Wes Streeting leaves No 10 after planned talks with Keir Starmer - UK politics live
Summary
Wes Streeting, the UK health secretary who may challenge Keir Starmer for Labour party leadership, met briefly with Starmer at Downing Street before the King's speech event. The King delivered a speech outlining the UK government's plans for the next year, followed by a parliamentary debate including speeches from key political figures.Key Facts
- Wes Streeting met with Labour leader Keir Starmer at Downing Street for about 16 minutes.
- Streeting is seen as a potential challenger to Starmer for Labour party leadership but has not yet launched a formal challenge.
- Some Labour MPs and ministers have publicly called for Starmer’s resignation.
- The King gave a speech at Parliament setting out the government’s legislative agenda for the upcoming year.
- The King’s speech is usually a ceremonial event with a detailed document explaining the planned bills.
- After the speech, Members of Parliament began debating the content, with key speeches from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Keir Starmer.
- Streeting’s allies have not revealed details of his meeting with Starmer, choosing to wait until after the King’s speech out of respect.
- There is speculation about whether Streeting will officially challenge Starmer’s leadership in the future.
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