The former health secretary has in effect initiated a leadership contest by resigning which he will ultimately struggle to win, says political editor David Maddox

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Downing Street insiders suggest health secretary does not yet have the support for a leadership push

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Wes Streeting’s resignation as health secretary appears could pave the way for him to take on Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership

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The former health secretary has in effect initiated a leadership contest by resigning which he will ultimately struggle to win, says political editor David Maddox

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