Health Secretary Wes Streeting has accused insiders at Downing Street of attempting to undermine him and suggested they are engaging in "self-defeating and self-destructive behaviour" by fueling rumors of a coup against Labour leader Keir Starmer. Streeting made these remarks in response to reports that allies of his and other senior Labour figures were supposedly "on manoeuvres" ahead of a potential leadership challenge. He characterized the Downing Street briefing war as a distraction from the party's policy agenda, particularly its efforts to improve the NHS, and argued that such internal attacks weaken the party.
The speculation about a leadership challenge intensified following reports that a significant number of Labour MPs are unhappy with Starmer's performance and the party's polling numbers, with concerns about potential tax rises that could break manifesto commitments. Downing Street aides reportedly warned that any attempts to oust Starmer could lead to market chaos and disrupt international rela... download the app to read more
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