Streeting warns Starmer he could trigger Labour leadership contest next week
The former health secretary insisted he has the backing of the 80 MPs required to stand in a contest
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NewsUKUK PoliticsStreeting warns Starmer he could trigger Labour leadership contest next weekThe former health secretary insisted he has the backing of the 80 MPs required to stand in a contestAthena Stavrou Political Reporter Wednesday 17 June 2026 08:02 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2997058","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/streeting-starmer-labour-leadership-contest-b2997058.html","title":"Streeting warns Starmer he could trigger Labour leadership contest next week"}}Related: Streeting reveals he told…
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