Trump says Starmer ‘will resign’ amid speculation UK PM could quit as soon as Monday
US President Donald Trump posted on social media that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, citing failures in energy and immigration policy. Speculation is growing that Starmer could announce a departure timeline as soon as Monday. The British pound is trading near 2026 lows due to the political uncertainty.
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Recent reports highlight Trump's public claims and speculation regarding a Monday announcement.
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Trump Claims Keir Starmer Will Resign Amid Speculation of Monday Exit
confidence 80%US President Donald Trump posted on social media that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, citing failures in energy and immigration policy. Speculation is growing that Starmer could announce a departure timeline as soon as Monday. The British pound is trading near 2026 lows due to the political uncertainty.
What's confirmed:
- Donald Trump stated in a social media post that Keir Starmer will resign.
- Trump attributed the expected resignation to failures in immigration and energy policies.
- The British pound is trading near its 2026 low.
Still unconfirmed:
- Keir Starmer may announce his departure or an exit timetable on Monday.
- Support is swinging behind Andy Burnham as a potential successor.
- The business secretary believes Starmer will lose his job.