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Streeting says he will trigger contest if Starmer quits
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Summary: Wes Streeting says he is ready to force an immediate contest if Keir Starmer does not step down after Thursday’s election.
WHO: Wes Streeting
WHAT: Says he is ready to force an immediate contest for Downing Street if Keir Starmer does not step down after a special parliamentary election
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: He is reacting to whether Keir Starmer steps down after Thursday’s special parliamentary election.
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