Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:58am on 13 May 2026,Wednesday International
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet Health Secretary Wes Streeting at Downing Street ahead of the King’s Speech, as pressure grows within the Labour Party over his future as prime minister. Streeting is widely seen as a potential leadership contender if Starmer is forced out. The meeting comes after four ministers resigned and more than 80 Labour MPs reportedly urged Starmer to quit or announce a timeline for departure. However, over 100 Labour MPs have publicly backed him, saying this is not the time for a leadership battle. Starmer has so far refused to step down. (PC: BBC)
