UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces potential leadership challenge

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a timetable for his departure on Monday, according to reports from The Sunday Observer and government sources. Speculation regarding his exit intensified after Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham won a parliamentary seat on Friday, positioning him as a potential challenger for the Labour party leadership. While some sources suggest Starmer may step aside following declining popularity and criticism over living standards, others, including a government official, claim he remains focused on his duties. Starmer previously stated on Friday that he was prepared to fight any leadership challenge. If he resigns, it would mark the transition to Britain's seventh leader in less than a decade. The political climate remains tense amid public dissatisfaction with public services, migration policies, and economic challenges. Senior Labour figures expect a definitive statement regarding the leadership status by Monday.