- Wes Streeting has resigned as Health Secretary, stating he has lost confidence in Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership.
- In his resignation letter, Mr Streeting accused Sir Keir of creating a 'vacuum' where the country needed a 'vision' and urged him to 'listen to your colleagues'.
- Mr Streeting is widely expected to mount a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.
- Downing Street has confirmed that Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to 'fight on' despite suggestions of an imminent challenge to his leadership.
- Mr Streeting's letter detailed his achievements as Health Secretary, including surpassing waiting time targets and improving NHS performance, but concluded it would be 'dishonourable and unprincipled' to remain in post.
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