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

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down and could announce a timetable for his departure as early as Monday, according to a report published Saturday.Britain's Observer newspaper reported that Starmer was discussing his future with his wife at his Chequers country residence before making a final decision.The outlet reported that senior Labour Party figures expect a statement addressing his future as early as next week.A government source told Reuters that Starmer remains focused on governing and pointed to previous comments in which he vowed to remain in office.AS EPSTEIN-LINKED APPOINTMENT SPARKS BACKLASH, UK PM STARMER FACES PARTY REVOLT AMID RESIGNATION CALLSBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer awaits Switzerland's Federal President Guy Parmelin on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday.(Isabel Infantes/Pool Reuters via AP)Fox News Digital has reached out to the prime minister's office for comment.Pressure on Starmer has been building for months amid growing dissatisfaction within his party and concerns over the government's handling of the economy and cost-of-living issues.The political threat to Starmer intensified Friday after rival Andy Burnham won a seat in Parliament, positioning him to mount a formal leadership challenge.LABOUR MP PUTS CABINET 'ON NOTICE,' THREATENS TO TRIGGER LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE AGAINST STARMER BY MONDAYBritain's Labour party candidate Andy Burnham speaks to supporters after the Makerfield by-election in Ashton in Makerfield, England, Friday.
(Jon Super/AP)Starmer congratulated Burnham following the victory, writing on X that voters, "chose Labour’s campaign of hope and optimism over division and hate."When asked about Burnham's apparent ambitions to replace him, Starmer insisted he intends to remain in office."I’ve said repeatedly I’m not going to walk away from that," Starmer said.UK’S STARMER JUGGLES TROUBLE AT HOME AS HE WALKS GEOPOLITICAL TIGHTROPE WITH TRUMPSi...