UK PM Starmer reportedly eyeing NATO Secretary General post

Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly eyeing the post of NATO Secretary General in 2028, The Observer reported on Sunday. To be eligible for the position, Starmer would need to remain a member of parliament for the Labour Party after stepping down as prime minister and maintain good relations with his likely successor, MP Andy Burnham. Securing the backing of the British government would also be a crucial requirement for his candidacy to lead the defence alliance, according to the report. Starmer announced his resignation as leader of the ruling Labour Party on 22 June. He stated he would remain as prime minister until a new party leader is elected. Starmer also indicated that the leadership selection process would begin on 9 July and is scheduled to conclude before parliament reconvenes in September. NATO is currently led by former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who assumed the role in 2024 for a four-year term.