Keir Starmer May Step Down As UK Prime Minister On Monday: Report

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 also 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, already 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 challenge against Starmer.

Is Keir discussing about resignation?

Prime Minister Starmer was at his official country residence, Chequers, where he discussed the matter with his wife before making a final decision. Several senior Labour Party leaders also believe that the situation regarding Starmer's future will become clear by Monday.

A government source defended the Prime Minister, saying that Starmer is focused on his work. The source also cited his past statements. Starmer himself had said on Friday that he would face any challenge to save his position. He appealed to his Labour Party leaders not to ruin the party by getting caught 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 demanding that Starmer either resign immediately or announce a timeframe for a dignified departure.