Wes Streeting's pitch to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister
Wes Streeting discusses his aspirations to lead the Labour Party following his resignation from Keir Starmer's cabinet. He shares his thoughts on fellow politician Andy Burnham and critiques the current direction of Labour. Streeting outlines his vision for the party's future leadership.
- ▪Wes Streeting recently resigned from Keir Starmer's cabinet.
- ▪He expresses his views on Andy Burnham and the Labour Party's current challenges.
- ▪Streeting articulates his vision for the future leadership of Labour.
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37:27Wes StreetingWes Streeting's pitch to replace Keir Starmer as prime ministerPippa Crerar sits down with Wes Streeting a week after his resignation from Keir Starmer’s cabinet to find out what the former health secretary really thinks about Andy Burnham, where Labour has got it wrong, and his vision for the leadership Hosted by Pippa Crerar with Wes Streeting ; video produced by James Tindale and Frankie Tobi ; cinematography by Laurence Topham and David Levene ; executive producer Maz EbtehajFri 22 May 2026 12.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 12.01 EDTShareExplore more on these topicsWes StreetingLabour party leadershipLabourAndy BurnhamKeir Starmer
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