Wes Streeting leaves No 10 after planned talks with Keir Starmer - UK politics live

AS Andrew SparrowThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-05-13 · 07:41 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting met with Keir Starmer at Downing Street for planned talks. While some of Streeting's allies have called for the Prime Minister's resignation, Streeting himself has not yet initiated a formal leadership challenge. This development is seen by some as a potential lifeline for Starmer, as a challenge from Streeting has not materialized. The article also notes the upcoming State Opening of Parliament, where the King will deliver a speech outlining the government's legislative agenda for the year. The significance of these two events remains to be seen.

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The King will arrive at parliament for the state opening at 11.15 am.

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Streeting has not yet called for a formal leadership challenge.

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Wes Streeting met with Keir Starmer at No 10.

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Some allies of the health secretary called for the prime minister's resignation.

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Keir Starmer was given a lifeline after a potential challenge from Streeting failed to materialize.

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Full report

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A number of the health secretary’s allies called for the prime minister’s resignation but Streeting has yet to call for a formal leadership challenge Report: Starmer given a lifeline after Streeting challenge fails to materialise Good morning. There are two main events in the diary today. At this point, it is not entirely clear which will turn out to be more consequential. At 11.15am the King will arrive at parliament for the state opening. The King’s speech sets out the legislative programme for the next year. Kiran Stacey has a preview here. Continue reading...

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