Downing Street Insists Keir Starmer Will Stay Prime Minister

Keir Starmer will remain prime minister for years despite mounting speculation over his future, Downing Street has insisted.

The prime minister’s spokesman said the PM “will continue to lead the government throughout this parliament and beyond”.

His comments came amid claims Starmer could be forced to set out a timetable for his departure after the May 7 elections, when Labour are expected to suffer huge losses.

Cabinet ministers have also publicly distanced themselves from the PM over the scandal surrounding his decision to make Peter Mandelson the UK’s ambassador to Washington.

Asked if the prime minister was preparing to quit, his spokesman said: “He’s very focused on the job. He will continue to lead the government throughout this parliament and beyond.

“He’s got a huge amount of work to do, the governments got a huge amount of work to do.

“We’ve set out a significant programme of domestic reform, including bringing down NHS waiting lists, tackling the cost of living and investing in security and defence. That’s where the prime minister is fully focused.”

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