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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Kiran Stacey, Pippa Crerar and Jessica Elgot

Streeting still ready to challenge Starmer despite show of unity, allies say

Wes Streeting and Keir Starmer held a one-on-one meeting on Tuesday.
Wes Streeting and Keir Starmer held a one-on-one meeting on Tuesday. Photograph: Sean Smith/The Guardian

Allies of Wes Streeting expect him to try to challenge Keir Starmer’s leadership within weeks, despite the health secretary insisting he backs the prime minister and is not intending to move against him, the Guardian has been told.

Starmer attempted to regain authority over his party on Tuesday after a tumultuous day in Westminster during which he was denounced by the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and lost his director of communications.

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