Daily Mail: Starmer intends to resign but on his own terms

The British Daily Mail newspaper reported on Saturday evening that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had informed those close to him of his intention to resign from his position.

The newspaper quoted journalist and political commentator Dan Hodges as saying that his sources indicated that Starmer had made the decision to step down, but intended to carry out the move on his own terms.

According to Hodges, a member of the government told him that “Keir understands the political reality and realizes that the current chaos is untenable… He simply wants to do it (step down) with dignity and in his own way” to avoid a fierce public battle over the leadership of the Labor Party, and he is in the process of setting out a timetable for his departure.

There has been no official comment yet from the British Prime Minister’s office or the Labor Party regarding the accuracy of this information.

According to the Daily Mail, the date of the possible resignation announcement is still unknown, and Starmer’s senior allies are urging him to wait for the initial results of the vote count in the House of Commons by-election in the Mackerfield constituency in Greater Manchester, in which Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is running and is considered a possible successor to Starmer in leading the party and the country.

Sources within the party indicated that there was pressure not to announce the resignation before the elections, for fear of internal conflicts breaking out between the factions supporting and opposing Burnham, which could lead to a loss of control over the party scene.

Burnham’s victory in the elections and his entry into Parliament may pave the way for him to assume the premiership in the future, as British political custom requires the head of government to be a member of Parliament.

A political crisis erupted in the United Kingdom following the local elections held on May 7, in which the Labor Party suffered a crushing defeat.

More than 90 Labor MPs support Starmer’s resignation, as on Thursday, Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced his resignation, citing a loss of confidence in Starmer.

Streeting on Saturday called for a real contest to choose a replacement for Starmer, confirming that he would run for the Labor leadership if a leadership contest were launched.

In outlining the initial features of his political program, Britain should seek to establish a new special relationship with the European Union, indicating his desire for the country to return to the trading bloc in the future.