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Streeting says raising concerns over Gaza in government like ‘hitting up against a brick wall’

Wes Streeting has said he felt he was “hitting up against a brick wall” when he tried to raise concerns about Gaza in government, after private messages from [Peter Mandelson](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/peter-mandelson) were disclosed

Mandelson criticised Starmer’s lack of ‘verve’ and tendency to buckle under pressure

Peter Mandelson exchanged WhatsApp messages with a senior cabinet minister criticising Keir Starmer’s lack of “verve” and tendency to buckle under pressure, suggesting the prime minister should behave in a more “Trumpian” fashion

Where does Starmer’s leadership stand – and who are his potential challengers?

Wes Streeting’s critics suggest he had overreached with his less-than-subtle manoeuvrings for the top job. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images ## **W****es S****treeting** The health secretary has kept a relatively low profile

Starmer to face split cabinet as demands for his resignation mount

Wes Streeting, former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. However, Rayner’s ability to run is hampered until an investigation into her tax affairs is resolved. She resigned

UK ex-health minister says will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Wes Streeting, the former British health secretary who resigned from the government this week, says he will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer when the contest is triggered. Starmer’s government has been

Mandelson files reveal Labour party is riddled with doubts and infighting

Peter Mandelson wrote to David Lammy on 18 November 2024, making a simple promise to the foreign secretary. “If you were minded to appoint me [as ambassador to Washington],” he said, “I would make sure

Monday briefing: How is it possible the prime minister didn’t know about Mandelson’s vetting failure?

critical condition and a man in his 50s suffered life-changing injuries. ## In depth: ‘It needed to be in the public domain’  Peter Mandelson resigned from

Starmer needs sharper survival strategy if he is to stay on

Peter Mandelson as ambassador in Washington. He remains close to Starmer and is understood to have spoken to the prime minister in recent days about his situation. He is not providing advice

Ministers have no authority to withhold Mandelson vetting file, committee says

Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador has revealed that the government is withholding his vetting file despite not having the authority to do so. In an extraordinary intervention, the intelligence and security committee

Wednesday briefing: How much longer can Keir Starmer cling to power?

Wes Streeting’s priority is speed. The health secretary is a skilled communicator, but he is not popular with the Labour party members who will actuallypick the next prime minister if a contest is held

Wednesday briefing: Where Starmer stands after another precarious day in Parliament

Peter Mandelson, a friend of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, failed security vetting during the appointment process as US ambassador – and it is unclear whether Starmer will get to celebrate his second anniversary as prime minister

‘It’s Andy or bust’: could Burnham’s return to parliament save Starmer?

Peter Mandelson. The mayor of Greater Manchester was campaigning in the local elections in five London boroughs – Haringey, Islington, Southwark, Lewisham and Bromley. Having once been viewed suspiciously by some in the 2024 intake

Tuesday briefing: Can a deeply divided UK agree on an assisted dying bill?

Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington. The speaker, Lindsay Hoyle, has granted a debate today on potentially referring the prime minister to the privileges committee. 4. ***Education |*** Half of headteachers say parts of their school