Trump says Starmer will resign (archive photos)
US President Donald Trump made a bold claim that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer would resign, then took a jab, saying “he failed miserably.”“Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
He failed miserably on two very important issues: immigration and energy (open North Sea oil!). I wish him well!” Trump said on Truth Social.
Starmer is facing increasing pressure within the Labor Party amid fears that his government will fail to convert its landslide victory in the 2024 elections into tangible improvements for voters. While Labor secured an overwhelming mandate, Starmer’s administration has suffered from slowing economic growth, persistent cost-of-living pressures and rising public discontent about the state of public services, including the NHS.The party’s disappointing performance in local elections earlier this year raised concerns among Labor MPs, with critics saying the government had lost momentum after less than two years in office. Starmer has also faced a backlash over a series of political setbacks and internal disagreements that have fueled perceptions of an uncertain governing strategy. Adding to the pressure is the increasingly difficult electoral position of the Labor Party.
The party is losing support on its left flank to the Greens in England and Wales, while voters concerned about immigration and economic issues are increasingly turning to Nigel Farage’s UK Reform Party. Against this backdrop, Andy Burnham’s return to Parliament has provided Labor members with a potential alternative leader, intensifying speculation about Starmer’s future despite his insistence that he intends to remain in office and mount any leadership challenge.