Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank 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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWes Streeting, who recently resigned as health secretary, warned that the Labour Government is failing to combat nationalism and risks losing power to Reform UK. In his resignation speech, Streeting asserted that nationalists are now in power across the UK, posing an "existential threat" to the country's integrity. He criticised Labour for not adequately addressing the "AI jobs apocalypse" and the declining prospects for young people, stating that mainstream politics must provide answers. Streeting's comments intensify pressure on Sir Keir Starmer's leadership, particularly amid speculation of a challenge from Andy Burnham, who is standing in the Makerfield by-election. Streeting, who intends to stand in any future leadership contest, concluded his speech with "no regrets and with rebellious hope," urging Labour to deliver real change. In fullWes Streeting says Labour must ‘change course’ or hand Reform victoryThank 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 sends new warning to Labour over Reform threat – what he said
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank 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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWes Streeting, who recently resigned as health secretary, warned that the Labour Government is failing to combat nationalism and risks losing power to Reform UK. In his resignation speech, Streeting asserted that nationalists are now in power across the UK, posing an "existential threat" to the country's integrity. He criticised Labour for not adequately addressing the "AI jobs apocalypse" and the declining prospects for young people, stating that mainstream politics must provide answers. Streeting's comments intensify pressure on Sir Keir Starmer's leadership, particularly amid speculation of a challenge from Andy Burnham, who is standing in the Makerfield by-election. Streeting, who intends to stand in any future leadership contest, concluded his speech with "no regrets and with rebellious hope," urging Labour to deliver real change. In fullWes Streeting says Labour must ‘change course’ or hand Reform victoryThank 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
