Event Brief
Starmer braced for leadership battle to begin Thursday
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Summary: Wes Streeting is set to challenge Prime Minister Starmer and compete with at least one centre-left rival.
WHO: Wes Streeting
WHAT: Planned leadership challenge against Prime Minister Starmer beginning Thursday.
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 8:01 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: To prepare for an upcoming leadership battle.
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