U.K. health secretary will run for prime minister after challenging Starmer's leadership in scathing resignation letter
Wes Streeting, who resigned as U.K. health secretary this week, announced Saturday he will run to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister, after the party suffered disastrous local election results.
TL;DR
- Wes Streeting will run to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister.
- Streeting resigned as U.K. health secretary, criticizing Starmer's leadership.
- Labour suffered significant losses in recent local elections.
- Andy Burnham is also considering a bid for Labour leadership.
- Challengers need 20% support from Labour MPs to trigger a leadership election.
- Starmer intends to remain in office, warning against a leadership contest.