Wes Streeting Challenges Starmer for Labour Leadership

Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting declared he has secured enough support from Labour MPs to formally trigger a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Streeting called on Starmer to step aside, arguing the party needs new direction following a series of crises, including the high-profile resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey over military funding.

Starmer immediately vowed to fight for his position, setting the stage for what is expected to be a bitter internal party struggle.

The mounting pressure on Starmer is compounded by rising inflation and criticism from multiple factions within the Labour Party.