Politics · 11 May 2026
Streeting ready to launch Labour leadership bid
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting could launch his bid to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader as early as Tuesday, multiple outlets reported on Monday evening. Streeting's team is said to be drafting a leadership campaign built around five policy pillars, with allies arguing he is the only candidate who can stop Reform UK winning the next general election. The Ilford North MP held his Redbridge council in last week's vote.
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