Speculation has intensified in the United Kingdom’s political circles over Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s possible resignation. The Observer reported that Starmer could announce his decision and a potential timeline for stepping down by Monday. However, an internal government source stated that he remains fully focused on his duties as prime minister. The discussions reportedly include consultations with his wife at the official residence, Chequers, as well as with senior Labour figures.

The speculation follows months of internal dissatisfaction within the Labour Party, which escalated after Andy Burnham’s by-election victory positioned him to formally challenge Starmer’s leadership. Despite leading Labour to a major victory in 2024, Starmer’s popularity has since declined due to policy controversies and unmet promises on living standards. Reuters reported that over a hundred Labour MPs have publicly urged him to resign or set a departure date.

Observers suggest that if Starmer resigns, the UK could see its seventh prime minister in a decade, marking another phase of political instability. Burnham and former health minister Wes Streeting are being discussed as potential successors.