Former President Donald Trump has asserted that United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer will step down, citing significant failures in immigration and energy policy. The commentary from Trump comes as Starmer faces increasing pressure to announce a timeline for his departure, following a notable by-election victory for Andy Burnham.
Trump’s Social Media Declaration
In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated, “Keir Starmer will resign as prime minister of the United Kingdom. He failed badly on two very important subjects – immigration and energy (Open North Sea oil!). I wish him well! President DJT.” This statement is understood to be influenced by media coverage, as there has been no direct communication between the two figures over the weekend.
Government Response to Speculation
Business Secretary Peter Kyle addressed the ongoing speculation, suggesting that Prime Minister Starmer is contemplating the current “political realities.” Kyle indicated that his last conversation with the Prime Minister was on Friday, describing it as a “frank conversation.” When questioned about reports suggesting Starmer might outline a resignation plan as early as Monday, Kyle told broadcasters, “I have nothing to believe that they are true. I’m seeing a lot of speculation out there.” He added, “The only thing I can say with fact is that the prime minister is hard at work, as he is every day.”
