Wes Streeting resigns sparking fresh crisis for Starmer – what we know

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14 May 2026 • 11:54 PM MYT
The Independent
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Wes Streeting resigns sparking fresh crisis for Starmer – what we know

  • Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, stating he had lost confidence in Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
  • Streeting accused Sir Keir of lacking vision and is widely expected to mount a leadership challenge against him.
  • Starmer has vowed to fight on as leader despite suggestions of an imminent challenge.
  • It came after Angela Rayner, the former deputy prime minister, announced she had been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing over her tax affairs.
  • While fellow potential leadership contender Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham cancelled a radio slot to prioritise discussions following last week's local elections.

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