Keir Starmer may step down as UK Prime Minister

Inna Kramarchuk
Inna Kramarchuk Journalist
Keir Starmer may step down as UK Prime Minister
Keir Starmer may step down as UK Prime Minister
The UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has reportedly told his inner circle of his intention to step down and is discussing possible dates for his departure

The Daily Mail reports this, citing sources within the government and the Cabinet.

Starmer’s team speaks of “political reality”

According to one of the publication’s sources, Starmer is aware of the complex political situation surrounding his government.

“Starmer understands the political reality. He understands that the current chaos is unbearable,” the Daily Mail quotes the source as saying.

The newspaper’s sources claim that the Prime Minister wants to determine the format and timing of his possible departure himself.

Disputes continue within the Labour Party

Some of Starmer’s allies are reportedly urging him not to rush into any announcements until at least the results of the by-election in Makerfield are in. The team of Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, whom the British media name as one of the potential leadership contenders, is also closely monitoring the situation. Some of Burnham’s colleagues believe that an announcement of Starmer’s possible resignation before the election could influence the course of the campaign.

The crisis in the government has intensified following a wave of resignations

According to the Daily Mail, the situation in the government has escalated following a series of resignations by junior ministers this week. There has been no official announcement regarding Keir Starmer’s resignation as yet.

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