Donald Trump says Keir Starmer will quit as Prime Minister in fiery post

The US President made the prediction amid claims the PM will resign on Monday.

Donald Trump has said Sir Keir Starmer will resign after issuing a social media post accusing the Prime Minister of failing on immigration and energy policy.

The US president’s comments come as Sir Keir spends the weekend reflecting on whether to fight or step down amid mounting calls for him to set out a timetable.

Trump appears to be drawing from media reports that the Prime Minister could quit on Monday before being replaced by newly-elected MP Andy Burnham.

The President has not spoken to Sir Keir since they saw each other at the G7 summit in France earlier this week.

Writing on his Truth Social platform, the US leader 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.”

Trump has repeatedly urged the UK to open up the North Sea for oil instead of using “windmills”.

Sir Keir insisted he and Trump “get on really well” when asked by reporters at the G7 why the two did not hold a one-on-one meeting.

The UK Prime Minister’s initially friendly relationship with the US president has soured significantly in recent months.

Tensions have continued simmering over Sir Keir’s refusal to allow US forces to use RAF bases in the initial wave of attacks against Iran.

Last week, Sir Keir announced a social media ban for under-16s after Trump’s pro-tech US administration warned against such a move.

And recent interventions from Trump administration figures linked to the murder of student Henry Nowak prompted No 10 to criticise those seeking to “interfere in our democracy”.

Labour sources expect Starmer to lay out a timetable for his departure on Monday.

He could stay on until September before handing over to Burnham.