Wes Streeting says he will stand for Labour leader and UK's future lies 'back in EU'
Streeting said Labour needs a proper contest and argued closer EU ties would strengthen trade, defence and the economy, while 81 MPs are needed to trigger a challenge.
- Wes Streeting confirmed he will run for the Labour leadership after resigning as health secretary, using his first major speech since quitting to outline his agenda, including support for eventually rejoining the EU.
- Andy Burnham is moving closer to a possible Labour leadership challenge after being allowed into the candidate selection process for the Makerfield by-election, following MP Josh Simons stepping down.
- Senior Labour figures are beginning to position themselves ahead of any future contest, with Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson praising Burnham as a strong candidate while reaffirming her support for Keir Starmer.
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AlKhaleej TodayUK PM Starmer faces leadership battle as ex-health minister Wes Streeting enters contest
LONDON, May 17 — Wes Streeting, who resigned as UK health secretary this week, announced Saturday he will run to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister, after the party suffered disastrous local election results.Streeting quit the government Thursday with a withering assessment of Starmer’s leadership, but no other senior minister followed suit and the 43-year-old MP did not immediately trigger a leadership contest.Later that d…
BREAKING: UK Labour Leader Keir Starmer Faces Resignation Demands Amid Chaos
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is embroiled in a leadership crisis, grappling with mounting pressure to resign following disappointing local election results. His position has become precarious, and whispers of a planned exit resonate through party ranks. According to the Daily Mail, Starmer himself has hinted at a need for an “orderly” transition, suggesting he is aware of the turbulence surrounding him. The Labour Party has faced a serious s…
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n1info.rsThe Guardian: The Former British Health Minister Is Entering the Fight for the Prime Minister's Post
Očekuje se da će bivši britanski ministar zdravstva i sozijalne zaštite iz redova laborista Ves Striting narednih nedelja formalno krenuti u borbu za premijersku funkciju i smenu Kira Starmera, piše britanski list Gardijan.
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