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Wes Streeting: “I would prefer the PM to take a decision on his own terms rather than leave it for me or Andy or anyone else to trigger…”

On the recordJune 17, 2026
I would prefer the PM to take a decision on his own terms rather than leave it for me or Andy or anyone else to trigger a contest.
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Wes Streeting
Labour Party
Source
bbc.com

Editor's note · Context

On the timing of a potential leadership contest.

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