We’re outside Downing Street as Wes Streeting says he will not stand in Labour leadership contest, and is backing Andy Burnham.
22 Jun 2026
Gary Gibbon
Political Editor
We’re outside Downing Street as Wes Streeting says he will not stand in Labour leadership contest, and is backing Andy Burnham.
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