UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government.
It adds pressure on the UK leader to stand down after disastrous election results and a series of controversies.
Wes Streeting’s resignation has also sparked speculation about whether a leadership contest will be launched.
UK political correspondent Olly Barratt reports from London.
It adds pressure on the UK leader to stand down after disastrous election results and a series of controversies.
Wes Streeting’s resignation has also sparked speculation about whether a leadership contest will be launched.
UK political correspondent Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is expected to run in the possible leadership contest as a candidate for the centre-left.
Rayner stepped down from her former role last year after admitting she had underpaid stamp duty, but says she has been cleared of any wrongdoing by HMRC.
UK political correspondent Olly Barratt reports from London.
Rayner stepped down from her former role last year after admitting she had underpaid stamp duty, but says she has been cleared of any wrongdoing by HMRC.
UK political correspondent Olly Barratt reports from London.
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OUT: "...hanging over her"
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