London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's position has been under threat for several months. Now, reports suggest that Starmer may resign on Monday and may moreover provide a detailed timeline for his departure.
Will UK PM resign?
According to reports, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer may resign from his post on Monday. However, government sources have dismissed these claims. They said that PM Starmer is currently focused on running the country and his work.
The threat to PM Starmer's position, once looming, deepened on Friday. On June 19, his arch-rival, Andy Burnham, won the parliamentary elections. This victory has given Burnham the opportunity to launch a leadership rencontre versus Starmer.
Is Keir discussing well-nigh resignation?
Prime Minister Starmer was at his official country residence, Chequers, where he discussed the matter with his wife surpassing making a final decision. Several senior Labour Party leaders moreover believe that the situation regarding Starmer's future will wilt well-spoken by Monday.
A government source secure the Prime Minister, saying that Starmer is focused on his work. The source moreover cited his past statements. Starmer himself had said on Friday that he would squatter any rencontre to save his position. He appealed to his Labour Party leaders not to ruin the party by getting unprotected up in internal strife and infighting.
Nearly a quarter of Labour MPs in the House of Commons (British Parliament), or over 100 elected representatives, have publicly opposed him. These MPs are taxing that Starmer either resign immediately or signify a timeframe for a dignified departure.
