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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Pippa Crerar Political editor

Wes Streeting insists he can win Labour leadership race despite ‘underdog’ status

Wes Streeting in a navy jumper sits at a wooden table outdoors, gesturing with both hands raised
Wes Streeting said drifting on with Keir Starmer as leader risked a Joe Biden situation that would usher in a Reform government. Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian

Wes Streeting has insisted he can win over the Labour left, as he launches a shadow campaign for the party leadership, saying he has “beaten the odds” throughout his life and can do so again.

The former health secretary, who called on Keir Starmer to resign as he quit the cabinet last week, warned Labour MPs that drifting on with Starmer in charge risked a Joe Biden situation that would usher in a Reform government.

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