US EditionStreeting denies plot to oust Starmer amid reports of potential coup
Wes Streeting denies plotting to replace Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer amid concerns over unpopular Budget and falling party poll ratings, with about 50 frontbenchers reportedly involved.
- On Tuesday, Health Secretary Wes Streeting denied plotting to oust Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer amid a briefing war as both men prepared to be publicly visible.
- Reporting over the last week suggested a growing number of Labour MPs are unhappy with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's performance, and Wes Streeting gathered support from some 50 Labour frontbenchers if the Budget on November 26 lands badly.
- Prime Minister's senior political aides warned attempts to oust him would cause market chaos and upend international relations and the Labour Party, while No 10 singled out the Health Secretary to warn off challengers including Shabana Mahmood, Home Secretary, and Ed Miliband, Energy Secretary.
- Supporters said the Prime Minister would fight any leadership challenge and launching one would be irresponsible, while critics lambasted Downing Street's approach as `full bunker mode` and a No 10 insider called the reports hypothetical speculation.
- On Wednesday Wes Streeting, Health Secretary, tours broadcast studios then speaks at the NHS Providers conference as Sir Keir Starmer faces Prime Minister's Questions and Rachel Reeves paves way for possible income tax rises in the Budget on November 26.
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