Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWes Streeting has quit as Health Secretary, paving the way for a potential leadership challenge against Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.Mr Streeting told Sir Keir in his resignation letter that it is “clear that you will not lead the Labour Party into the next general election”.“Labour MPs and Labour Unions want the debate about what comes next to be a battle of ideas, not of personalities or petty factionalism,” he added.Sir Keir has vowed to "fight on" despite suggestions of an imminent challenge.Reports suggest senior Cabinet members will meet with the prime minister to urge his resignation, while Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham also cancelled an appearance for related discussions. In fullStarmer latest: PM insists he will still fight on as Streeting holds off on launching leadership challengeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Streeting resigns from Cabinet as rumours swirl about leadership move
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