Wes Streeting has warned that unless the Labour Government changes course, “we risk handing the keys of No 10 to Reform”.
Resignation speech
He delivered his resignation speech in the Commons on Wednesday after quitting as health secretary last week, calling on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to step down.
Mr Streeting said: “I left the Government because we are in the fight of our lives against nationalism, and it is a fight that we are currently losing.
“Unless we change course, we risk handing the keys of No 10 to Reform, and I do not want that on our consciences.”
Pressure on Starmer
Mr Streeting’s criticism adds pressure on Sir Keir’s premiership, which looks set to be challenged by Andy Burnham if he is successful in his bid to return to Westminster.
The Greater Manchester mayor has been confirmed as Labour’s candidate for the upcoming Makerfield by-election.
Mr Streeting has made clear he intends to stand in any leadership contest.
But the Prime Minister has insisted he will not “walk away” from Downing Street.
