London — After months of growing unrest inside the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation as Prime Minister on Monday, according to multiple sources close to Downing Street.The news, if confirmed, would mark the end of a premiership that began with high hopes in July 2024 but has since been battered by internal rebellions, poor poll numbers, and a string of bruising by-election results. One insider described the atmosphere in No. 10 as “exhausted,” with even some of Starmer’s longest-serving allies admitting the writing is on the wall. From Landslide Winner to Leadership CrisisStarmer led Labour to a thumping victory less than two years ago, ending 14 years of Conservative government. But the honeymoon period proved short-lived. Economic headwinds, controversial policy decisions, and accusations of weak leadership gradually eroded his support.T
he situation boiled over in recent weeks. Several high-profile resignations, including that of former Health Secretary Wes Streeting, were followed by a wave of junior ministers stepping down. More than 90 Labour MPs are said to have either called for Starmer to go or demanded a clear timetable for his departure.The final straw appears to have been the recent Makerfield by-election, where Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham romped to a landslide victory. Burnham’s strong showing has turned him into a frontrunner to replace Starmer, with many in the party seeing him as the fresh face needed to steady the ship.What Comes Next?If Starmer does step down on Monday, it will kick off a formal Labour leadership contest. Names already being floated include:
- Andy Burnham – Widely popular in the north and seen by many as a unifying candidate.
- Wes Streeting – Despite his earlier resignation, he remains a significant figure on the party’s centrist wing.
- Other possibilities include Angela Rayner and a handful of senior cabinet ministers.
The winner of that contest would almost certainly become the next Prime Minister, subject to the usual formalities with the King.
Markets and Opposition ReactFinancial markets have been jittery in anticipation, with the pound showing signs of volatility.
Opposition parties were quick to pounce. Conservatives described the situation as “yet more Labour chaos,” while others called for a swift transition to restore some sense of stability.For now, the country is in a strange kind of limbo, waiting to see whether Monday really will bring the curtain down on the Starmer era. Downing Street has so far declined to comment, but few expect the Prime Minister to cling on much longer.This story is still developing. We’ll bring you the latest as soon as any official announcement is made.servative leaders called the situation “predictable incompetence,” while others urged a swift transition to restore stability.This story is developing rapidly. All Headline News will provide updates as soon as an official announcement is made from Downing Street. For now, Britain watches and waits to see whether Monday marks the end of the Starmer era.