Politics · 26 July 2026
Streeting backs Burnham after removing Starmer over 'integrity' issue
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The defence secretary told a Sunday television programme he lost confidence in the former prime minister over a matter of integrity. Speaking to Trevor Phillips, Streeting explained that forcing a leadership change two years into the government was essential. He now fully supports Andy Burnham, arguing the new leader has the exact instincts to finally give voters some lasting stability.
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