https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/streeting-suggests-he-would-be-prepared-to-trigger-leadership-contest-as-early-as-next-weekContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/streeting-suggests-he-would-be-prepared-to-trigger-leadership-contest-as-early-as-next-weekhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/streeting-suggests-he-would-be-prepared-to-trigger-leadership-contest-as-early-as-next-week#u10959Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:51:25 +0000Wes Streeting has indicated readiness to trigger a leadership contest as early as next week. Andy Burnham is preparing for a potential bid following his parliamentary victory in Makerfield. Sir Keir Starmer faces increasing pressure to resign amid these internal challenges.What's confirmed:Andy Burnham won a parliamentary seat in Makerfield.Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour Party leadership contest.Sir Keir Starmer is facing pressure to resign.Still unconfirmed:Wes Streeting needs 81 MP nominations to launch a full-scale contest. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/streeting-suggests-he-would-be-prepared-to-trigger-leadership-contest-as-early-as-next-weekhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/streeting-suggests-he-would-be-prepared-to-trigger-leadership-contest-as-early-as-next-week#u7527Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:40:16 +0000Wes Streeting has warned Sir Keir Starmer that he is ready to start a Labour leadership contest as early as next week. This follows reports that the Prime Minister may soon announce his departure. Streeting previously argued the move is needed to stop paralysis.Still unconfirmed:Sir Keir Starmer is due to set out the terms of his resignation as Prime Minister as early as tomorrow.Wes Streeting is ready to launch a Labour leadership contest as early as next week. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/streeting-suggests-he-would-be-prepared-to-trigger-leadership-contest-as-early-as-next-weekhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/streeting-suggests-he-would-be-prepared-to-trigger-leadership-contest-as-early-as-next-week#u5938Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:45:17 +0000Wes Streeting is prepared to trigger a leadership contest to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Streeting says the move is necessary to end "uncertainty and paralysis". Starmer has responded that such a challenge would be bad for Britain.What's confirmed:Wes Streeting is prepared to trigger a leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer.Streeting cited a need to end "uncertainty and paralysis".Prime Minister Keir Starmer said a challenge against him would be bad for Britain.The Labour Party is waiting for the result of a Makerfield local election involving Andy Burnham.Stil https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/streeting-suggests-he-would-be-prepared-to-trigger-leadership-contest-as-early-as-next-weekhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/streeting-suggests-he-would-be-prepared-to-trigger-leadership-contest-as-early-as-next-week#u4593Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:07:22 +0000Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting may trigger a Labour leadership challenge as early as next week. He has urged Sir Keir Starmer to establish a departure timetable if Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election. Streeting claims he possesses the necessary support from 80 MPs to run.What's confirmed:Wes Streeting indicated he could trigger a Labour leadership contest as early as next week.Streeting claims he has the backing of the 80 MPs required to stand in a contest.Still unconfirmed:Keir Starmer suggests Labour focus on a Manchester mayoral race if Andy Burnham wins in Makerfield. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/streeting-suggests-he-would-be-prepared-to-trigger-leadership-contest-as-early-as-next-weekhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/streeting-suggests-he-would-be-prepared-to-trigger-leadership-contest-as-early-as-next-week#u3689Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:06:53 +0000Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting said he is prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest as early as next week. Streeting claims he has the support of the 80 MPs needed to run for the position. He stated a preference for the Prime Minister to resign on his own terms.What's confirmed:Wes Streeting said he would be prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest as early as next week.Streeting claims he has the backing of the 80 MPs required to stand in a contest.Streeting told BBC Newsnight he would prefer for the prime minister to take a decision on his own terms.Still unconfirmed:Burn