måndag 11 maj 2026

Political situation in the UK

Minister to Starmer: Ready to take over if everything falls

British Health Minister Wes Streeting has reportedly told Prime Minister Keir Starmer internally that he is ready to take over if Starmer is forced from his post, writes The Telegraph.

He has also reportedly made it clear that he will not outwardly demand Starmer's resignation, but that he is preparing a campaign if "everything falls apart".

Internal criticism of Starmer has been heavy after the fiasco in last week's local elections and around 30 MPs have openly demanded that he resign.

Challenger's demands: Steer Labour left or resign

Keir Starmer must lead the Labour Party clearly to the left if he wants to remain as party leader and prime minister. This is according to Angela Rayner, who has been singled out as one of the leading candidates to succeed Starmer if he is forced out, reports The Independent.

- What we are doing now is not working and must change. This could be our last chance, says Rayner, who was previously deputy prime minister but was forced out after it was discovered that she had not paid property tax.

Among other things, she wants to see measures to reduce household costs and for several companies to be nationalised.

- Labour exists so that people can have a better life. It is not happening fast enough right now, she says.

On Monday, Keir Starmer will give a speech that has been pointed out as decisive for whether he can stay in office or not.

Minister to Starmer: Ready to take over if everything falls

British Health Minister Wes Streeting has reportedly told Prime Minister Keir Starmer internally that he is ready to take over if Starmer is forced from his post, writes The Telegraph.

He has also reportedly made it clear that he will not outwardly demand Starmer's resignation, but that he is preparing a campaign if "everything falls apart".

Internal criticism of Starmer has been heavy after the fiasco in last week's local elections and around 30 MPs have openly demanded that he resign.
 

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