- Wes Streeting has quit as Health Secretary, paving the way for a potential leadership challenge against Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
- Mr Streeting told Sir Keir in his resignation letter that it is “clear that you will not lead the Labour Party into the next general election”.
- “Labour MPs and Labour Unions want the debate about what comes next to be a battle of ideas, not of personalities or petty factionalism,” he added.
- Sir Keir has vowed to "fight on" despite suggestions of an imminent challenge.
- Reports suggest senior Cabinet members will meet with the prime minister to urge his resignation, while Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham also cancelled an appearance for related discussions.
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