UK government says Prime Minister Starmer will remain in office

The UK government has rejected claims that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to resign. Reports in The Observer had said Starmer was expected to step down on Monday and set a timeline for his departure amid internal party pressure. Government sources said the prime minister is continuing in his role and focused on his governing responsibilities. The reported pressure had intensified after his rival Andy Burnham secured a parliamentary seat that would allow him to enter a leadership contest. The dispute over Starmer's position comes against an active period in British politics, with internal Labour Party dynamics drawing attention. No further details on the leadership question were immediately available.