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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

INSANE: Streeting s historic comparison leads to speculation over starmer s future as pm | Rare Historical Photos

Wes Streeting appeared to put further pressure on Keir Starmer’s leadership after Labour’s defeat in the Caerphilly by-election last Thursday.

The health secretary told The Sunday Times that the defeat in the Welsh Senedd election was the prime minister’s “Hartlepool [by-election] moment” in a significant parallel to a defeat, which almost saw Sir Keir quit as Labour leader.

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