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Wes Streeting says he will stand for Labour leader and UK's future lies 'back in EU'
- 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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Ex-Cabinet Minister Says He'll Run to Replace Starmer
Wes Streeting, who quit as Britain's health secretary this week, said Saturday he will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer as Labour leader after the party's poor performance in local elections. Speaking at a London think tank event, Streeting said Labour now needs "a proper contest with the best...
·Miami, United States
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The recently resigned British Minister of Health Streeting wants to replace Prime Minister Starmer. Streeting announced that he wants to run as a possible successor to the head of government beaten after the local and regional elections.
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Total News Sources77
Leaning Left14Leaning Right15Center21Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Center
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources are Center
42% Center
L 28%
C 42%
R 30%
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