UK PM Starmer may resign Monday, Observer reports

Despite leading Labour to a landslide victory in the 2024 general election, Starmer has faced growing internal dissent following controversies and policy reversals, which critics say have impacted public confidence in his government. More than 100 Labour MPs – around a quarter of the party's parliamentary strength – have publicly called for him to either resign or outline a clear exit timeline, the report said.

Starmer concluded his position was becoming untenable after consultations with cabinet colleagues, advisers, donors and trade union leaders, The Observer reported.

Burnham is being viewed within Labour circles as a leading contender to succeed Starmer, either through a negotiated transition or a leadership contest, Reuters reported. He recently secured a parliamentary seat in a vote in which he overcame competition linked to Nigel Farage's right-wing populist movement, Reform UK. Potential leadership challengers also include former health minister Wes Streeting, who has indicated a willingness to contest the leadership.