Wes Streeting: Ambitious minister at centre of leadership speculation

The health secretary comes from a tough background and threw himself into Labour politics at an early age.

Starmer’s failure to lead makes his downfall inevitable

While cabinet ministers publicly back PM, others are losing patience with policy delay and lack of direction at the top

Starmer rules out leaving Downing Street despite Labour rebellion

The fate of the British prime minister, increasingly embattled after his party's defeat in the May 7 local elections, is tearing the Labour Party apart.

Starmer holds brief meeting with Streeting amid leadership crisis

Another ally of health secretary renews call for resignation of prime minister, who is due to deliver king’s speech • UK politics live – latest updates Wes Streeting has held talks with Keir Starmer in Downing Street as an ally of the health secretary renewed calls for the prime minister to resign, saying his authority had “irretrievably ebbed away”. Streeting arrived in No 10 on Wednesday morning amid intense speculation over Labour’s leadership crisis and his own future within the party, be...

By Aletha Adu Political correspondent

UK PM Starmer set to meet rival Streeting amid pledge to carry on governing

UK PM, who is battling to remain in his job amid the resignations of ministers, is expected to hold talks with Streeting.

Jamie Dimon warns JP Morgan may rethink new London office if 'very smart' Starmer is ousted as UK PM

Starmer's leadership is under pressure, sparking concern in the bond market.

Who could replace Starmer as UK prime minister?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to resign after more than 80 lawmakers in his Labour Party said he was not the right person to lead the country and win the ⁠next national election. He has vowed to stay on as no formal ⁠leadership challenge has yet been triggered. If Labour were to choose a new leader, here is ⁠a list of those in the frame to replace Starmer: Wes Streeting, 43 Streeting has served as health and social care minister since Labour came to power in July 2024 ...

By Reuters

How Keir Starmer could be replaced as UK PM after discontent rises in his own party

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a battle for his job after dozens of lawmakers from his own party called on him to step down in the wake of a resounding defeat for his center-left Labour Party in local elections last week. Those considered to harbor leadership ambitions include Health Secretary Wes Streeting, and former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, who had to resign last year after acknowledging that she didn’t pay enough tax on a house purchase. Andy Burnham, the popular may...

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Andy Burnham: The ‘King of the North’ with No 10 in his sights

The writing appears to be on the wall for Sir Keir Starmer, and Labour desperately needs a leader who can see off the dual threats of the Greens and Reform UK. Sean O’Grady asks whether the ‘King of the North’ could be the party’s knight in shining armour, even if – for now at least – he doesn’t have a Westminster seat

By Sean O'Grady

It’s not over yet for Starmer

The Prime Minister is safe for now – but even supportive unions have lost faith

By Ethan Croft

UK political crisis explained: Why is Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership under threat?

Markets bet on Bank of England rate hikes as Middle East tensions rise

Investors increased their bets on ​the Bank of England ‌raising rates in the coming months as ​global markets responded ​to the latest increase in ⁠tensions in the ​Strait of Hormuz and ​as Prime Minister Keir Starmer was battling to stay ​in power. UK rate ​futures on Tuesday pointed to ‌around ⁠68 basis points of BoE […]

Keir Starmer clings to power: Rival Streeting visits No 10 - but crunch talks last less than 20 minutes

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Starmer to meet rival Streeting amid leadership revolt

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet his Health Secretary Wes Streeting, one of his key rivals for the Labour leadership, after a tumultuous few days in which four ministers resigned and at least 80 MPs called for him to quit.

So, is the heave against Keir Starmer over?

The timing of today’s State Opening of Parliament has given the British prime minister a lifeline – but it could be the calm before the storm.

Who could contest Labour leadership and the UK premiership if Starmer is ultimately challenged

Keir Starmer refuses to resign despite pressure from MPs – The candidates being considered within the Labour Party and the internal party balance The post Who could contest Labour leadership and the UK premiership if Starmer is ultimately challenged appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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