Wes Streeting denies plotting to topple Starmer as he makes plea to voters

Politics
26 Mar 2026 • 6:08 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Wes Streeting, the health secretary, has stated he does not want Sir Keir Starmer to be removed as Labour leader, arguing it would undermine the party's promise of stability.
  • Streeting urged the public to 'give the guy a chance' and insisted his current role as health secretary is 'the only job I want to do'.
  • Despite his current stance, he did not explicitly rule out running for Labour leader should a leadership contest arise.
  • His comments come amidst ongoing speculation about his own leadership ambitions and growing calls for Sir Keir to reshuffle his cabinet, potentially removing Streeting.
  • Streeting also praised Sir Keir's leadership during the Middle East conflict, highlighting his judgement and level-headedness, while acknowledging public dissatisfaction with the pace of change.

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