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, known for his communication skills and working-class background, has expressed a lack of confidence in Starmer's leadership. His announcement signals a significant political contest within the party.

Health secretary Wes Streeting is expected to launch a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer as soon as tomorrow. Lucy Hough speaks to head of national news Archie Bland.

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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…

UK News: LONDON : Keir Starmer was facing his biggest challenge yet on Wednesday when his health minister was reportedly readying his resignation to try to tri.

Streeting, who is on the party’s right, had long been rumoured to be gathering support for tilt at leadership

Streeting is the first Cabinet member to resign as Starmer faces pressure to step down after the Labour Party’s disastrous results last week in local and regional elections.…

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

Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government and is poised to challenge him for the Labour leadership.

Wes Streeting has resigned at Britain’s health secretary, saying that he has “lost confidence” in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership and that it would be “dishonourable and…

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…