Keir Starmer declared he will contest any leadership challenge, stating such a contest would be detrimental to the country. This comes after former health minister Wes Streeting indicated he is prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest as early as next week to replace Starmer.

The former health secretary insisted he has the backing of the 80 MPs required to stand in a contest

Former Health Minister Wes Streeting is ready to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership. He wants to end uncertainty and paralysis within the party. Streeting believes a…