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PM Starmer faces exit speculation as reports hint at UK leadership shake-up

Al Jazeera English

June 21, 2026

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The United Kingdom could soon see a change of leadership. Media reports say Prime Minister Keir Starmer may step down as early as Monday. Senior cabinet minister Peter Kyle appeared to suggest Starmer would not stand against a possible leadership challenge from Andy Burnham. Al Jazeera’s Camille Nedelec reports from London. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #MakerfieldByElection #AndyBurnham #UKPolitics #LabourParty #ReformUK #KeirStarmer #BritishPolitics #LeadershipBattle #RedWallPolitics #PoliticalRealignment #VoterDiscontent #RestoreBritain #ByElection2026 #FutureOfLabour #AlJazeeraEnglish

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