'Starmer ready to resign' and 'King to release tax returns'

Labour's leadership struggles are the focus of Sunday's papers.

Chief whip warns Starmer that growing number of MPs want exit timetable

Prime minister is spending the weekend discussing his future with allies and colleagues

Burnham allies confident of No 10 ‘coronation’ after surge in backers

Some Labour MPs still want former mayor to face the ‘scrutiny’ of ideas through a contested leadership contest UK politics live – latest updates Allies of Andy Burnham are increasingly confident of a coronation-style transfer of power after the number of MPs backing his planned leadership bid surged following his by-election victory. Burnham and his team are understood to have spent the last few days enlisting the support of MPs and ministers, as he prepares to challenge Keir Starmer in the...

By Jessica Elgot and Geraldine McKelvie

Keir Starmer reportedly considering stepping down as PM and could announce timetable for departure

British PM Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down, with senior Labour figures expecting a statement on his future as early as next week.

Report says UK PM Starmer ready to quit, but source says he is still focused on the job

The Observer report said Starmer was discussing the matter with his wife at his Chequers country residence before making a final decision.

Report says UK PM Starmer ready to quit, but source says he is still focused on the job

⁠Britain’s Observer newspaper said ⁠UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was expected to resign on Monday and set out a timetable for his departure, though a government source ‌said the leader remained focused on getting on with the job of governing. The threat to Starmer’s position, which has been building for months, increased sharply on Friday when his rival Andy Burnham won a ⁠seat in parliament that would allow him to launch a ‌formal leadership challenge. The Observer report said Starmer was...

By Reuters

Starmer given deadline: ‘Quit by Tuesday or face humiliation’

Senior Labour peer’s devastating intervention: ‘Starmer has no authority and must go now’

By David Maddox

UK PM Keir Starmer expected to announce resignation on Monday: Report

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly poised to announce his resignation on Monday, following mounting pressure after Andy Burnham's significant by-election win. Discussions with key figures suggest Starmer is considering a departure timetable. While he previously vowed to fight any challenge, allies of Burnham and Wes Streeting are urging a smooth transition. Starmer has been assessing his support within his cabinet.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Keir Starmer expected to resign as UK prime minister following pressure from rival Andy Burnham

The UK PM is expected to resign on Monday, as threats to his position build; however, a government source says Starmer remains focused on getting on with the job of governing.

Report says U.K. PM Starmer ready to quit, but source says he’s still focused on job

The threat to Starmer's position increased sharply ‌on ‌Friday, when his rival Andy Burnham won a seat in parliament that would allow ​him to launch a formal leadership challenge.

UK PM Starmer expected to resign on Monday and set out orderly exit, Observer reports

The Observer newspaper said Starmer had concluded that his position was no longer tenable after speaking to cabinet ministers, advisers, donors and trade union leaders.

Keir Starmer facing calls to Outline Exit plan after Burnham’s Makerfield triumph

It is understood that Burnham’s camp wants Keir to set out his plans in the coming days but would accept a timetable that kept him in No 10 until September.

Report says UK PM Starmer ready to quit, but source says he is still focused on the job

Britain's Observer newspaper said Prime Minister Keir Starmer was expected to resign on Monday and set ‌out a timetable for his departure, though a government source said Starmer remained focused on getting on with the job of governing.

By David Apinga