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Breaking: Former UK health minister says he will stand in any contest to replace Starmer as PM
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- Former UK health secretary Wes Streeting speaks at the Progress annual conference in London.
- "We need … the best candidates on the field, and I will be standing," Mr Streeting told a conference of the Progress group of Labour supporters on Saturday.
- In his speech, Mr Streeting again criticised Sir Keir for failing to meet the moment in government, and said the brewing battle should be a "proper contest where all candidates can put their best foot forward."
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Former UK health secretary Wes Streeting speaks at the Progress annual conference in London. (Reuters: Jaimi Joy)
Link copied Share Share article Former UK health secretary Wes Streeting says he will challenge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in any leadership contest held, days after stepping down and urging Sir Keir to set a timetable for his departure.
"We need … the best candidates on the field, and I will be standing," Mr Streeting told a conference of the Progress group of Labour supporters on Saturday.
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