Wes Streeting's ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in U.K. politics.

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.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned Thursday, setting up a potential contest with the embattled prime minister. Others could jump into the race, too.

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,

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.

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

Il a démissionné jeudi de son poste de ministre de la santé, disant avoir « perdu confiance » en l’actuel premier ministre, après des résultats électoraux désastreux pour le Parti…

In his first speech after resigning as health minister, Streeting described Britain's 2016 referendum decision to leave the bloc as “a catastrophic mistake”. | World News

"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,…

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BRITAIN-POLITICS/ (UPDATE 1, PIX, TV):UPDATE 1-Former minister Streeting says he will stand in any contest to replace UK's Starmer

The former health minister also described Brexit as “a catastrophic mistake” and said the UK should seek to rejoin the bloc.