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UK PM Starmer expected to resign on Monday and set out orderly exit, Observer newspaper reports

By Thomson Reuters Jun 20, 2026 | 4:09 PM

LONDON, June 20 (Reuters) – British Prime Minster Keir Starmer ​is expected to ‌resign on Monday and set out a timetable for his ‌departure, ​the Observer ⁠newspaper reported on ⁠Saturday.

The newspaper said Starmer had reached the conclusion that ​his position was no longer tenable ⁠after ⁠speaking to cabinet ​minister, advisers, donors and ​trade union leaders.

The report ‌said Starmer was discussing the matter with his ⁠wife at his Chequers country residence before making a ⁠final ‌decision, but ⁠that senior Labour ​figures ‌expected a clear ​statement ⁠on his future as early as Monday.

(Reporting by William James, Editing by Franklin ​Paul)