British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign on Monday, June 22, according to a report published by The Observer on Sunday (21.06.2026). According to The Observer, Keir Starmer reached this decision following discussions with senior government and Labour Party officials, as well as party donors. Starmer is also expected to outline his succession timeline on Monday, the British newspaper noted.
UK: The talks pushing Starmer toward resignation — a “clear statement” expected from Monday, according to The Observer, as government source pushes back
The report states that the British Prime Minister concluded his position was no longer tenable following conversations with Cabinet ministers, advisers, party donors, and senior trade union leaders.
According to the same report, Starmer also discussed the matter with his wife at the Prime Minister’s country retreat at Chequers in northwest London before reaching his final decision. Senior Labour figures are now expecting a clear statement on his political future as early as Monday. However, a government source indicated that the Prime Minister remains focused on “getting on with the job,” despite the swirling resignation rumours.
