UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly set to resign Monday, though sources close to him contend he’s focused on the job.
Starmer is said to be discussing his political future with his wife, Victoria, before laying out a timetable for his departure from 10 Downing St. next week, according to The Observer.
The news comes after Starmer rival Andy Burnham won a seat in parliament in a special election in Greater Manchester.
A senior UK government figure told Reuters that Starmer is focused on his job – and claimed the prime minister isn’t going anywhere.
Burnham is said to have the support of over half the Labour MPs to mount a leadership challenge to Starmer, the outlet reported.
The two are set to meet next week.
“Keir has realised the game is up and it’s got to be a graceful exit,” a senior Labour figure told Reuters.
“What he rightly wants to avoid is humiliation, but the worst humiliation for Keir personally would be if he stands in a leadership election and is heavily beaten.”