'I wish him well': Trump says Starmer will resign as Prime Minister

Sir Keir Starmer will resign, according to the US president, who wished him well.

Writing on his Truth Social platform, Donald Trump 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."

It comes as the PM faces a leadership threat from Makerfield by-election winner Andy Burnham, with senior Labour sources telling ITV News they expect the prime minister to resign this week.