Overview
- Several cabinet ministers have privately urged Keir Starmer to sack Wes Streeting, accusing him of breaching collective responsibility and pursuing leadership ambitions, according to reports citing The Times.
- Streeting’s spokesman rejected claims of disloyalty and highlighted recent NHS improvements, while a No 10 source described him as doing a great job and a key member of the team.
- Darren Jones, a senior No 10 figure, was accused of orchestrating briefings against Streeting, a claim he denies.
- A Commons vote on the Hillsborough Law is expected, with backbenchers pushing rival amendments over the scope and sign‑off for intelligence services under the duty of candour.
- Proposals to curb the right to jury trials face growing resistance, with reports that two ministers could resign unless Justice Secretary David Lammy rethinks the plans.