Labour's leadership is facing a crisis following allegations that health secretary Wes Streeting is plotting to oust party leader Sir Keir Starmer. Streeting has vehemently denied these claims, stating that he is not planning a leadership challenge and that such rumors are unhelpful and untrue. He humorously compared the baseless accusations to watching a reality TV show and even invoked a dramatic comparison to a historical event to emphasize his denial.
The speculation has arisen amid declining poll numbers for the Labour party, which has seen a significant drop in support, even falling behind smaller parties. This dissatisfaction within the party is reportedly fueled by issues such as attempts to cut the welfare bill, delays on child benefit, and proposals to remove winter fuel payments for pensioners, which have led to significant backlash from MPs.
Despite Streeting's firm denials and his stated focus on improving the NHS, reports suggest that several other figures are being considered as potential successors, including Defence Secretary John Healey, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmo... download the app to read more
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