Why Wes Streeting is accused of putting ambition above national interest
May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
Why Wes Streeting is accused of putting ambition above national interest
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<p>On Thursday lunchtime, Wes Streeting resigned from Sir Keir Starmer’s government. The now-former health secretary said he had “lost confidence” in the PM’s premiership – the first cabinet minister to jump ship.</p><p>But what he didn’t say (yet) is that he will challenge Starmer for the Labour leadership – and with it, the keys to Number 10.</p><p>So, why hasn’t Streeting fired the starting gun on a contest his critics say he’s been desperate to fight? What sort of leader might he eventually be, and what’s his track record in government?</p><p>Niall is joined by Sky News’ political correspondent Rob Powell.</p><p>Watch Wes Streeting’s appearance on Electoral Dysfunction with Beth Rigby <u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v0bnmE2FQg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></u>.</p><p><strong>Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: </strong><u><a href="mailto:why@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">why@sky.uk</a></u></p>
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