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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kate Devlin,Athena Stavrou and Dan Haygarth

Why the path to No 10 is not an easy one for any of Starmer’s would-be challengers

Wes Streeting’s resignation has plunged Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership further into crisis, seemingly paving the way for a Labour leadership election.

In his resignation letter, the now-former health secretary criticised the “drift” at the top of government and told the prime minister it was “clear” he would not lead Labour into the next election.

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