UK business minister says he has no reason to think PM Starmer will resign on Monday
The Observer newspaper had reported UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was expected to resign on Monday.
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Britain’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle react during a visit to a nursery in Brighton, on the south coast of England, on May 26, 2026, to announce a range of measures to support parents and families with childcare costs. (File photo: Pool via AFP)
Read a summary of this article on FAST.
Get bite-sized news via a new
cards interface. Give it a try.
Click here to return to FAST
Tap here to return to FAST
FAST
LONDON: British business minister Peter Kyle said on Sunday (Jun 21) he has no reason to believe that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is planning to announce his resignation on Monday.
Speaking to Sky News, Kyle said he had a “frank” conversation with Starmer on Friday.
Britain’s Observer newspaper said Starmer was expected to resign on Monday and set out a timetable for his departure, though a government source said the prime minister remained focused on getting on with the job of governing.
Asked about reports that Starmer was preparing to resign, Kyle said: “I have nothing to believe that they are true. I am seeing a lot of speculation out there.”
Guess Word
Crack the word, one row at a time
Buzzword
Create words using the given letters
Mini Sudoku
Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser
Mini Crossword
Small grid, big challenge
Word Search
Spot as many words as you can
“Today, as in every other day I’ve ever known Keir, he is out there working hard.
“At the same time, he is also trying to create the space where he can think and reflect on the political realities and challenges – and the opportunities – that are before us,” Kyle added.
Kyle declined to go into detail about the contents of his Friday conversation with Starmer, beyond saying that it was lengthy and that “not once … did he ever ask about self-interest. It was always about the country”.
The threat to Starmer’s position, which has been building for months, increased sharply on Friday when leading party rival Andy Burnham won a seat in parliament that would allow him to launch a formal leadership challenge.
The Observer report said Starmer was discussing the matter with his wife at his Chequers country residence before making a final decision, and that senior Labour figures expected a clear statement on his future as soon as Monday.
Source: Reuters/rl
Sign up for our newsletters
Get the CNA app
Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories
Get WhatsApp alerts
Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app
Get bite-sized news via a new
cards interface. Give it a try.
Click here to return to FAST
Tap here to return to FAST
FAST
About The Author
