Politics · 12 May 2026
Streeting attends cabinet as leadership speculation grows
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting was photographed walking into 10 Downing Street for the cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning, with his attendance closely watched following weekend leadership speculation. Streeting is widely seen as a leading candidate to succeed Keir Starmer should the prime minister be forced to resign. His team is reported to be drafting a campaign built around five policy pillars.
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