Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMillie CookeWednesday 13 May 2026 12:32 BSTHealth secretary leaves No10 after showdown talks with StarmerWes Streeting, the Health Secretary, held brief talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid reports he is considering resigning and potentially initiating a Labour leadership challenge.The meeting followed claims that Mr Streeting had confronted Sir Keir over the ongoing crisis within the Labour Party, which saw four ministers resign and 80 MPs call for Sir Keir to step down.Despite the internal turmoil, over 100 Labour MPs have publicly backed Sir Keir, cautioning against a leadership contest, while unions have withdrawn their support, stating he will not lead the party into the next election.Mr Streeting notably did not publicly reiterate his support for Sir Keir on social media or to reporters, unlike other senior ministers, after his meeting at Downing Street.Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds downplayed the significance of the meeting, describing it as merely "having a coffee" and dismissing suggestions of a leadership showdown.In fullStarmer-Streeting latest: Health minister ‘set to resign’ and spark leadership contest after King’s SpeechThank 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