Streeting to fire starting gun in Starmer leadership battle – The Latest
The Guardian
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Wes Streeting is expected to launch a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer as soon as Thursday.
News of the health secretary’s plans came during the king’s speech, derailing what was supposed to be another chance for the prime minister to reset the political agenda.
Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s head of national news, Archie Bland.
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