Labour Leadership Crisis: Starmer Faces Challenge

Political turmoil erupts in Downing Street as anonymous allies hint at a potential leadership challenge from health secretary Wes Streeting, sparking internal divisions and speculation within the Labour party. The timing of the challenge is questioned, and both Streeting and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood face their own battles to retain their seats. The incident highlights a lack of control within Number Ten and fuels expectations of a challenge after local elections in May 2026. The entire episode is seen as a communications blunder, with accusations of a toxic culture and calls for the briefers to be dismissed.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.