Sir Keir Starmer will resign, according to the US president, who wished him well.
Writing on his Truth Social platform, Donald Trump said: "Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. He failed badly on two very important subjects – IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!).
"I wish him well!
"President DJT."
It comes as the PM faces a leadership threat from Makerfield by-election winner Andy Burnham, with senior Labour sources telling ITV News they expect the prime minister to resign this week.
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