Health Secretary Wes Streeting has arrived at 10 Downing Street for crunch talks with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as the Prime Minister faces mounting calls to resign. The meeting comes after Sir Keir managed to fend off an immediate threat on Monday, despite ministerial resignations and at least 80 MPs calling for him to step down.
Union Support Withdrawn
On Tuesday morning, unions withdrew their support, stating clearly that Sir Keir will not lead Labour into the next election. This development adds significant pressure on the Prime Minister, who is already facing a fractured party.
Leadership Contest Uncertainty
Sir Keir's camp has suggested there is no consensus within Labour regarding a leadership contest. Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds acknowledged that Monday had been turbulent for the Prime Minister but noted that MPs had not united behind a candidate to trigger a contest. He added, "we are moving on."
Streeting, widely regarded as one of the key rivals for the Labour leadership, is now in talks with Starmer as the political turmoil continues. The outcome of these discussions could determine the immediate future of the Labour Party leadership.
