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Ministers Call for Health Secretary's Ouster Amid Disloyalty Claims

1/17/2026

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Cabinet ministers demand the dismissal of Health Secretary Wes Streeting for disloyalty to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Streeting's candid media appearances and criticisms of Labour policies have frustrated colleagues.
Some ministers believe Streeting is positioning himself for a leadership challenge.
Downing Street source defended Streeting, citing improvements in NHS waiting times.
However, Streeting's past comments on EU relations and policy reversals have intensified concerns about party unity and Starmer's leadership.

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Cabinet ministers demand the dismissal of Health Secretary Wes Streeting for disloyalty to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Streeting's candid media appearances and criticisms of Labour policies have frustrated colleagues.
Some ministers believe Streeting is positioning himself for a leadership challenge.
Downing Street source defended Streeting, citing improvements in NHS waiting times.
However, Streeting's past comments on EU relations and policy reversals have intensified concerns about party unity and Starmer's leadership.