Key points from Wes Streeting speech as he launches leadership bid with pledge to rejoin EU
Wes Streeting has announced his candidacy for the Labour leadership, emphasizing the need for a proper contest. He expressed concerns about the party's direction and warned against becoming aligned with Nigel Farage. Streeting also highlighted the importance of allowing rival Andy Burnham a chance to participate in the leadership race to ensure legitimacy.
- ▪Wes Streeting confirmed he will stand in the Labour leadership contest if triggered.
- ▪He stated that the party risks becoming aligned with Nigel Farage unless it changes course.
- ▪Streeting emphasized the need for all candidates, including Andy Burnham, to be included for a legitimate leadership contest.
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- ▪ Streeting launches scathing attack on Starmer - and calls for UK to rejoin EU — The Guardian — UK
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