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Backlash for Health Secretary Amid Leadership Coup Allegations

2/11/2026

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces backlash after being accused of plotting a leadership coup against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Following Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar's failed bid to unseat Starmer, Streeting denied involvement.
Senior Labour figures, including Ed Miliband, urge Streeting to prioritise unity over personal ambitions.
Streeting released WhatsApp messages with Peter Mandelson criticizing Starmer's policies, raising loyalty concerns ahead of local elections.

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces backlash after being accused of plotting a leadership coup against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Following Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar's failed bid to unseat Starmer, Streeting denied involvement.
Senior Labour figures, including Ed Miliband, urge Streeting to prioritise unity over personal ambitions.
Streeting released WhatsApp messages with Peter Mandelson criticizing Starmer's policies, raising loyalty concerns ahead of local elections.