Is he getting rid of Starmer?' Profile boost for Streeting in Ilford North seat

"Wes Streeting's potential leadership bid has been the subject of mockery from figures within Labour and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's slapdown of the former health secretary in the Commons on Wednesday went viral on social media. However, in Streeting's parliamentary seat of Ilford North, his constituents seem rather fond of him and pleased with the prospect that their MP could get the keys to No 10."

"Lesley, who works in Tesco in Barkingside, said: He'd be very good. He comes into Tesco's a lot, he's a nice man. He talks to all of us. And some people are indeed sick of Keir Starmer's premiership. Lesley asked: Is [Streeting] getting rid of Starmer?, and then gave two thumbs up."

"For the general public, Streeting ranks third among his Labour rivals according to YouGov, with Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner in front. Streeting is less popular with Labour members, who put him fourth behind Burnham, Rayner and Ed Miliband. Streeting announced on Thursday that he was resigning as health secretary, paving the way for a potential leadership challenge."

"Amber, 21, was sipping a latte in a Barkingside cafe when she said: A lot of things Labour has done have backfired, but it's a whole party problem, it can't be changed by changing the leader. If they hold a general election, they won't win"

Wes Streeting’s potential bid for Labour leadership has drawn mockery, including a viral Commons slapdown by Kemi Badenoch. In Streeting’s Ilford North constituency, many constituents express approval and optimism about the possibility of him becoming prime minister. Lesley, who works at Tesco, says Streeting is friendly, talks to people, and earns strong local support. Some residents show frustration with Keir Starmer’s premiership and ask whether Streeting would remove Starmer. YouGov rankings place Streeting third among Labour rivals with Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner ahead, while Labour members place him fourth behind Burnham, Rayner, and Ed Miliband. Streeting’s resignation as health secretary increases local attention, even among supporters of other parties, amid a sense that Labour’s broader problems may not be solved by changing leaders.

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