London: British media are reporting that Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign on Monday. Starmer is expected to announce his resignation and set a timeframe for his formal departure.
According to Thai News Agency, Keir Starmer is likely to announce his resignation tomorrow after consulting with close ministers, advisors, party donors, and union leaders. He has assessed that he can no longer hold on to his position. It is expected that Starmer will not resign immediately but will instead announce a systematic plan and timeline for his departure, likely in September, to allow the ruling Labour Party to smoothly hold an election for a new party leader.
However, government sources disputed the report, stating that Starmer remains focused on governing the country and had previously announced he would fight for the position if challenged. It is believed that the likely challenger is Andy Burnham, the former Manchester mayor who won a by-election for a parliamentary seat last Friday. He is considered a legitimate contender for the party leadership and widely regarded as the frontrunner to replace Starmer. Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting is another individual who has expressed his readiness to contest the position.
British media have analyzed the reasons behind Prime Minister Starmer's impending resignation. The Labour government is facing scandals and inconsistent policies, leading the public to believe it has failed to deliver on its 2024 election promises. The Labour Party has also lost over 1,100 local parliamentary seats, while Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has performed significantly better. Starmer himself faces intense pressure stemming from the background checks and appointment of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador, who was subsequently dismissed due to links to infamous financier Jeffrey Epstein in a child sexual abuse case. As a result, over 100 Labour MPs have called for his resignation or a clear timeline for his departure.