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Labour Rift Deepens Over Wes Streeting as Commons Flashpoints Near

Lisa Nandy urged colleagues to halt anonymous briefings against the health secretary.

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.