- Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, held brief talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid reports he is considering resigning and potentially initiating a Labour leadership challenge.
- The meeting followed claims that Mr Streeting had confronted Sir Keir over the ongoing crisis within the Labour Party, which saw four ministers resign and 80 MPs call for Sir Keir to step down.
- Despite the internal turmoil, over 100 Labour MPs have publicly backed Sir Keir, cautioning against a leadership contest, while unions have withdrawn their support, stating he will not lead the party into the next election.
- Mr Streeting notably did not publicly reiterate his support for Sir Keir on social media or to reporters, unlike other senior ministers, after his meeting at Downing Street.
- Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds downplayed the significance of the meeting, describing it as merely "having a coffee" and dismissing suggestions of a leadership showdown.
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