Ex-health secretary sets out fledgling policy platform – including call for new special relationship with EU

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Another day of fevered speculation in parliament saw allies of Wes Streeting claim he is set to resign from the as health secretary and trigger a leadership election with rivals…

Wes Streeting confirmed today that he would be challenging Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership and vowed that the UK would rejoin the EU 'one day' as Brexit was 'a…

Former health secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed he will join any potential leadership race, as pressure piles on Starmer's premiership.

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Wes Streeting announces his candidacy to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader after disappointing local election results.

Ex-health secretary sets out fledgling policy platform – including call for new special relationship with EU

Former health secretary Wes Streeting, who resigned from cabinet on Thursday in preparation for the challenge, says his party needs a "proper contest" with the best candidates on…

Wes Streeting gave his first speech since resigning as health secretary on Saturday

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Wes Streeting, who resigned as UK health secretary this week, announced Saturday he will run to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister, after the party suffered…

Andy Burnham said he is running in the by-election to 'save' Labour

Wes Streeting, who resigned as UK health secretary this week, announced Saturday he will run to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister,

Wes Streeting is one of several challengers who could try to unseat the U.K. prime minister.

"We need a proper contest with the best candidates on the field, and I'll be standing," Streeting said on Saturday

Wes Streeting, Britain's health secretary, has declared his intention to contest for the leadership of the Labour party. He aims to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Streeting,…

Heath secretary twists knife in Sir Keir Starmer – as Andy Burnham claims he’s out to save Labour