US EditionStarmer says he 'never authorised attacks' on Wes Streeting after coup claims
- On Wednesday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer denied he had authorised a kneecap attack on Health Secretary Wes Streeting, saying `I've never authorised attacks on cabinet members`.
- Following Monday's coordinated briefings, Number 10 aides accused Wes Streeting of mustering support to depose Prime Minister Keir Starmer and said they aimed to `flush out` potential rivals.
- On his media rounds, Wes Streeting denounced anonymous critics and denied planning a coup, while aides disputed plotter IDs and Downing Street told reporters briefings came "from outside No 10".
- Markets reacted as Kemi Badenoch said `Unbelievably, the prime minister's advisers have been reduced to briefing that MPs can't get rid of him and- I'm not making this up- they can't get rid of him because it would destabilise international markets`.
- Most Labour MPs expect no ballot before next May since 81 signatures are needed, but Starmer's minus 51 YouGov approval and doubled ouster chances raise long-term concerns.
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Starmer Condemns ‘Unacceptable’ Attack on Streeting Amid Leadership Row
Sir Keir Starmer has condemned “completely unacceptable” briefings against Health Secretary Wes Streeting as a civil war erupted at the top of the Labour Party. Mr Streeting has categorically denied that he was plotting to oust the Prime Minister and called for those in No 10 briefing against him to face the sack. At Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir said “any attack on any member of my Cabinet is completely unacceptable”. He said Mr Streetin…
Rumours growing about plot to overthrow UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been forced to address reports that his rivals within the Labour Party are conspiring to replace him as leader, just two weeks before the government budget announcement, which could further worsen his already abysmal popularity.Several British media outlets quoted Starmer's allies on Tuesday as saying his position could be in imminent danger and pointing to Health Secretary Wes Streeting as a contender who…
Streeting denies coup against Starmer amid Labour Party chaos
Opposition MPs have accused Sir Keir Starmer of losing control of his Downing Street team after newspapers were briefed that the Health Secretary Wes Streeting was plotting against the prime minister.
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