British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told close friends that he does intend to step down as prime minister and set out his departure timetable, Daily Mail reports.
"He realises the current chaos is unsustainable. He simply wants to be able to do it in a dignified way and in a manner of his own choosing. He will set out a timetable," said the article’s author, citing a government member.
According to another source, it is still unclear when exactly the announcement will be made. Meanwhile, some of Starmer’s senior allies are urging him to hold off on any statements until the first polling results and vote count data from the by‑election in Makerfield are available.
"Morgan McSweeney [the PM's former chief of staff] has been urging him to hang on. He's arguing if they show a tight contest or that Andy is on course to lose, then there is still a chance," one minister said.
But one of Starmer’s supporters said he is not going to take risks by waiting for the by‑election results.
