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Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle has said Keir Starmer is reflecting on the political realities facing him, while saying he had no reason to believe the Prime Minister would announce his resignation on Monday. Kyle said Starmer was considering the political challenges after speaking to a wide range of colleagues.
Speaking to broadcasters, Kyle said it would be wrong to ignore the fact that the Prime Minister’s position was under pressure. He said Starmer had been calm and thoughtful in a conversation on Friday and had focused on what was in the country’s interest rather than his own position.
Kyle’s comments were treated at Westminster as significant because they stopped short of a direct statement that Starmer would remain in post. Ministers and Labour MPs are now waiting to see whether the Prime Minister makes a statement before a cabinet meeting expected this week.