How Starmer can reassert his authority by sacking Wes Streeting

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"It is clear now that Wes Streeting is planning to resign to trigger a leadership election against Sir Keir Starmer. Allies of Mr Streeting have confirmed with The Independent that this is the health secretary's intention although he is yet to make the plunge. We still do not know the details of the 16-minute showdown that Mr Streeting had with the prime minister on Wednesday morning in Number 10."

"But it is clear from those close to Mr Streeting what path he now plans to take. The only question that remains is why the prime minister simply does not sack his health secretary now and dare the leadership hopeful to stand against him? Health secretary Wes Streeting was in attendance after his morning meeting with the prime minister (Toby Melville/PA) (PA Wire)."

"One of the criticisms against Sir Keir is that he has allowed himself to be a prisoner of events and has been forced to follow, rather than lead. A long line of U-turns, the significant retreat on welfare reform, and scores of MPs demanding he stand down have all highlighted a prime minister who is not in control. The one thing he could"

The organization emphasizes sending journalists to report on developing issues and to separate facts from messaging. It highlights coverage spanning reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, including investigations into political finances and documentary work on American women fighting for reproductive rights. It states that reporting is accessible without paywalls and is funded by supporters. The content then shifts to political developments, saying the health secretary intends to resign to force a leadership election against the prime minister. It notes uncertainty about the details of a recent confrontation between the health secretary and the prime minister. It also raises criticism that the prime minister has been reactive, citing policy reversals and pressure from MPs to step down, and questions why the prime minister would not dismiss the health secretary immediately.

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