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New UK Health Secretary Appointed Amid Labour Leadership Speculation

A new UK Health Secretary has been appointed following a resignation, a move that has sparked speculation about a potential Labour leadership contest. The appointment comes as Labour leader Keir Starmer faces increasing pressure and a 'survival battle' from potential rivals.

14 May, 20:21 — 15 May, 02:00
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BBCHigh3h ago

UK Eurovision act: The BBC gave me a stress test to check I could cope under pressure

"It could go well or completely wrong, I'm just here for the ride," says song contest hopeful Sam Battle.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

Labour, u ok hun? - podcast

Guardian columnist Rafael Behr talks through a tumultuous day for Labour and Keir Starmer – following the resignation of health secretary Wes Streeting, and the renewed possibility of a Westminster comeback for Andy Burnham After a week of speculation and gossip, Thursday seemed to be the day the Labour leadership contest really took off. Officially though, Keir Starmer is still in place … and not going anywhere. Guardian columnist Rafael Behr talks through a frantic day that started with Wes...

By Presented by Nosheen Iqbal with Rafael Behr; produced by Ivor Manley and Ross Burns; executive producer Sami Kent

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The IndependentMostly Factual7h ago

New Health Secretary named after Streeting resignation sparks potential Labour leadership contest

Wes Streeting resigned from the role on Thursday, saying it would be dishonourable and unprincipled” to continue in the Cabinet under Starmer

By Helen Corbett,David Lynch,Christopher McKeon,Sophie Wingate and Ian Jones

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japan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

U.K.'s Starmer faces survival battle as potential rivals circle

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he will battle to keep his job, and sources close ​to him say ‌he is determined to fight any leadership contest.

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