Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAthena StavrouWednesday 13 May 2026 14:56 BSTLabour minister insists Starmer's Cabinet is 'united and determined'Sir Keir Starmer has affirmed his full confidence in Wes Streeting, despite widespread rumours of the Health Secretary's imminent resignation.Reports suggest Wes Streeting is preparing to step down from his role to launch a leadership bid, potentially as early as tomorrow.The Prime Minister's official spokesperson reiterated Sir Keir's confidence in Streeting when asked specifically about the Health Secretary's position.Streeting held a brief meeting with Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street this morning, amid the speculation.Downing Street declined to provide details regarding the content of the meeting, but reaffirmed the Prime Minister's full confidence in Mr Streeting.In fullStreeting-Starmer latest: PM has ‘full confidence’ in health secretary despite leadership challengeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in