Streeting quits as health secretary amid Labour leadership doubts
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UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns, saying he cannot stay in government without confidence in Labour leadership despite NHS improvements (faster ambulance response times, falling waiting lists, and higher GP recruitment). He urges a broad, bold leadership contest to define Labour’s direction and warns of nationalist threats, thanking staff as he steps down.
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