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Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to 'save' Labour
Key takeaways
- Streeting said on Saturday: "We need a proper contest with the best candidates on the field, and I will be standing."
- Meanwhile, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham told the BBC he was seeking to stand in the Makerfield by-election to "save" the Labour Party.
- Streeting resigned on Thursday but stopped short of formally launching a challenge to Sir Keir's leadership.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Ella Kipling Getty Images Wes Streeting resigned as health secretary earlier this week but did not launch a formal leadership challenge Wes Streeting has confirmed he would enter any potential Labour leadership contest, days after resigning as health secretary and telling the prime minister he had "lost confidence" in him.
Streeting said on Saturday: "We need a proper contest with the best candidates on the field, and I will be standing."
Meanwhile, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham told the BBC he was seeking to stand in the Makerfield by-election to "save" the Labour Party.
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