When it comes to the working-class credentials of potential Labour Prime Ministers, few could match those of former Health Secretary Wes Streeting who resigned this week.

Health secretary’s lack of challenge had reassured Starmer and his allies – but then briefings for a speculative Thursday launch emerged

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"It is now clear that you will not lead the Labour Party into the next general election," Wes Streeting wrote to Keir Starmer.