UK ex-health minister says will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Wes Streeting, the former UK health secretary, has announced his intention to run for the leadership of the Labour Party to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer. This comes amid increasing pressure on Starmer following poor local election results and calls for his resignation. Streeting has expressed a lack of confidence in Starmer's leadership and is backing Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham as a strong contender for the role.
- ▪Wes Streeting resigned from the Labour government and announced his candidacy to replace Keir Starmer.
- ▪Starmer's leadership has faced criticism after the Labour party's poor performance in local elections.
- ▪Streeting is supporting Andy Burnham, who is seen as a top contender for the Labour leadership.
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News|PoliticsUK ex-health minister says will run to replace Prime Minister Keir StarmerPressure mounts on Starmer’s government, as Labour rivals including recently resigned Wes Streeting circle.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoBritain’s former Health Secretary Wes Streeting at the Progress annual conference 2026, in London, UK, May 16, 2026. Reuters/Jaimi JoyBy Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and ReutersPublished On 16 May 202616 May 2026Wes Streeting, the former British health secretary who resigned from the government this week, says he will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer when the contest is triggered.Starmer’s government has been on the edge, with the United Kingdom leader…
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