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Trump says Starmer ‘will resign’ amid speculation UK PM could quit as soon as Monday
By Charlotte Reck at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 21, 2026
· 2 min read
U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in on the future of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday, claiming that he will resign, amid widespread speculation the U.K. leader could set out a timeline for his departure as soon as Monday.Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Ki...
Key takeaway Britains PA Media reported that Trump has not spoken to Starmer since the leaders saw each other at the G7 summit in France earlier this week.
Why this matters in The Waco
For Waco residents, the potential resignation of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer may seem like a distant concern, but it can have implications for the local economy. As a city surrounded by the greater Waco metro, local businesses and industries may be affected by global market fluctuations triggered by changes in international leadership. The UK's energy policies, which Trump has been critical of, can influence global energy trends and potentially impact the price of oil and gas in Texas. Additionally, Waco's own efforts to diversify its energy sources and mitigate the effects of Gulf hurricanes and flooding may be informed by the experiences of other countries, including the UK. As the situation unfolds, Waco residents may want to keep an eye on how changes in UK leadership could ripple out to affect local industries and initiatives.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in on the future of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday, claiming that he will resign, amid widespread speculation the U.K. leader could set out a timeline for his departure as soon as Monday.Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Ki...
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