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UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns citing lost confidence in PM Keir Starmer
Politics
Published on 14 May 2026
His resignation lands ahead of the next election
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned from the government, telling the public he no longer has confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership. Streeting shared a resignation letter on X, framing the move as necessary ahead of the next general election. The announcement raises immediate questions about stability within the UK government and the health portfolio’s future.
- Wes Streeting resigned as UK Health Secretary
- He cited having lost confidence in PM Keir Starmer
- The decision comes ahead of the next general election
- The letter was shared on X, prompting political shockwaves
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