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Trump piles on Starmer as UK prime minister appears near the exit
politico.eu • • world
Key Points:
- U.S. President Donald Trump predicted that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer "will resign," criticizing his handling of immigration and energy issues, particularly urging Britain to "OPEN NORTH SEA OIL."
- Speculation is growing in Westminster that Starmer may announce his departure as early as Monday, with senior Cabinet ally Peter Kyle acknowledging the prime minister is considering the political challenges he faces.
- Reports indicate Starmer might step down under pressure from Labour MPs, potentially paving the way for Andy Burnham to become Labour leader and stabilize the party.
- Starmer's leadership has been undermined by poor polling, internal Labour unrest, and criticism over migration, defense spending, and energy policies, contributing to doubts about his ability to regain momentum after the 2024 election landslide.
- Trump's intervention adds to the political pressure on Starmer, whose premiership was initially seen as a promise of stability following Conservative turmoil but is now marked by open discussions of succession.
