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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Cockburn and Andy Gregory

Wes Streeting: How a man whose grandfather was an armed robber now finds himself on the cusp of No 10

As Sir Keir Starmer’s grip on power becomes increasingly tenuous, Wes Streeting has become the first cabinet minister to resign from government, paving the way for a leadership challenge.

But could the now former health secretary really be Labour's best hope of keeping the threat of Farage at bay at the next election?

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