Is Keir Starmer Going to Resign Today? Reports Suggest Major Pressure on PM
Speculation is mounting over the future of Prime Minister Keir Starmer after reports emerged claiming he could announce his resignation within days following disastrous local election results for Labour.
According to early reports, a senior cabinet minister allegedly told GB News that Starmer is now considering stepping down rather than attempting to survive a growing internal revolt inside the Labour Party.
The pressure comes after Labour suffered heavy losses in the recent local elections, with Reform UK reportedly gaining more than 1,000 council seats across England. The scale of the defeat has triggered panic among Labour MPs, with more than 40 MPs said to be demanding urgent change at the top of the party.
Labour backbencher Catherine West is believed to have warned that she could launch a leadership challenge by Monday unless a senior figure steps forward to replace Starmer.
Only days ago, Starmer publicly insisted he would not resign. However, sources close to Westminster now claim the political backlash and growing unrest among Labour MPs may have forced the Prime Minister to reconsider his position.
If Starmer does resign, Labour would likely move quickly into a leadership contest to avoid prolonged instability ahead of the next general election.
At the time of writing, Downing Street has not officially confirmed any resignation plans.
According to early reports, a senior cabinet minister allegedly told GB News that Starmer is now considering stepping down rather than attempting to survive a growing internal revolt inside the Labour Party.
The pressure comes after Labour suffered heavy losses in the recent local elections, with Reform UK reportedly gaining more than 1,000 council seats across England. The scale of the defeat has triggered panic among Labour MPs, with more than 40 MPs said to be demanding urgent change at the top of the party.
Labour backbencher Catherine West is believed to have warned that she could launch a leadership challenge by Monday unless a senior figure steps forward to replace Starmer.
Only days ago, Starmer publicly insisted he would not resign. However, sources close to Westminster now claim the political backlash and growing unrest among Labour MPs may have forced the Prime Minister to reconsider his position.
If Starmer does resign, Labour would likely move quickly into a leadership contest to avoid prolonged instability ahead of the next general election.
At the time of writing, Downing Street has not officially confirmed any resignation plans.
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