"As you know from our conversation earlier this week, having lost confidence in your leadership, I have concluded that it would be dishonourable and unprincipled to do so."
"It is now clear that you will not lead the Labour Party into the next general election and that Labour MPs and Labour unions want the debate about what comes next to be a battle of ideas, not of personalities or petty factionalism."
"It needs to be broad, and it needs to be the best possible field of candidates. I support that approach and I hope you will continue to facilitate it."
"Although Mr Streeting stopped short of formally launching a leadership campaign, his resignation is expected to intensify speculation over h"
Wes Streeting resigned as Health Secretary after stating he had lost confidence in Keir Starmer’s leadership. He cited that it was now clear Starmer would not lead Labour into the next general election. Streeting acknowledged recent NHS improvements and falling waiting lists as reasons he could have stayed in government, but he said remaining would be dishonourable and unprincipled. He urged Labour to reconnect with working people and rebuild public trust before the election. He also said Labour MPs and unions want a debate about what comes next to be a battle of ideas rather than personalities or factionalism, and he supported a broad field of candidates.
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