UK health minister Wes Streeting resigns

15-May-2026

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British PM Keir Starmer faces a major leadership crisis after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned, citing lost confidence and urging a broad leadership contest beyond Starmer. 

The resignation follows severe Labour losses in local elections and growing internal dissent. 

Streeting criticized policies and Starmer's leadership style, warning of eroding progressive voter trust. 

Despite increased calls for Starmer to step down, no clear successor has emerged. Potential replacements include Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner, and Shabana Mahmood. The party grapples with internal divisions ahead of the next election.