Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign from his post. Trump, while wishing Starmer well, criticized his handling of immigration and energy policy, specifically mentioning "OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!" as a failure.
Reports from Reuters on Sunday indicated that Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, was deliberating his political future. According to a source cited by the outlet, Starmer could decide as early as Monday whether to resign or face a leadership contest. Andy Burnham, who was recently elected to the House of Commons in a special election, is reportedly a potential challenger.
Despite the reports, Starmer has not officially announced his resignation. He stated on Friday that he would run if a leadership contest occurred. Meanwhile, Starmer posted on X on Sunday for Father's Day, sharing a personal message about his father and his own role as a dad.
The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.