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Streeting resigns and criticises government's 'drift'
Key takeaways
- Joshua Nevett Political reporter PA Media Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, saying he has lost confidence in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
- In his resignation letter, Streeting said it was clear Sir Keir would not lead Labour into the next general election.
- Streeting said Labour MPs and unions would want a "debate about what comes next" but did not say he was formally launching a challenge to Sir Keir's leadership.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Joshua Nevett Political reporter PA Media Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, saying he has lost confidence in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
In his resignation letter, Streeting said it was clear Sir Keir would not lead Labour into the next general election.
Streeting said Labour MPs and unions would want a "debate about what comes next" but did not say he was formally launching a challenge to Sir Keir's leadership.
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