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.
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting is reportedly preparing to resign, with allies hinting he may challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for Labour leadership. The prospect of a party contest has rattled investors, with UK gilts and the pound sliding on the news. Streeting’s spokesperson neither confirmed nor denied the reports, leaving the leadership fight simmering.
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