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U.K. health secretary resigns, prompting leadership challenge
Wes Streeting has resigned from his position as health secretary, calling for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down. This resignation may lead to a leadership contest within the party. (sources: cbsnews, pbs, theguardian, fortune, reuters)
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Wes Streeting resigned as health secretary, marking the first senior minister to leave Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Cabinet. Streeting's departure is seen as a potential challenge to Starmer's leadership.
- Wes Streeting resigned from his role as health secretary.
- Streeting has called for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign.
- His resignation is viewed as a precursor to a leadership challenge.
Why it matters
Streeting's resignation could signal a shift in party dynamics and leadership within the U.K. government.
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