Wes Streeting Discusses Potential Labour Leadership Bid
Wes Streeting has indicated his intention to launch a Labour leadership bid, asserting his ability to win despite being an 'underdog' and addressing his relationship with potential rival Andy Burnham.
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Wes Streeting insists he can win Labour leadership race despite ‘underdog’ status
In interview with Guardian, former health secretary sets out plans for government, including social care, tax and refugees Wes Streeting has insisted he can win over the Labour left, as he launches a shadow campaign for the party leadership, saying he has “beaten the odds” throughout his life and can do so again. The former health secretary, who called on Keir Starmer to resign as he quit the cabinet last week, warned Labour MPs that drifting on with Starmer in charge risked a Joe Biden situa...
By Pippa Crerar political editor
Read full article →Wes Streeting reveals when he will trigger his Labour leadership bid amid Andy Burnham by-election campaign
The former health secretary said he would have been accused of “trying to pull a fast one” if he launched his campaign before Andy Burnham fought the Makerfield by-election
By Will Meakin-Durrant and Eleanor Barlow
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