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Wes Streeting's Downing Street meeting with Keir Starmer lasted about 17 minutes

politicsMay 13, 2026561,093

Wes Streeting's Downing Street meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer lasted about 17 minutes this morning. The encounter had been billed as a showdown in which Streeting would confront Starmer over open dissent within the party. It took place shortly before the State Opening, restricting opportunities for public briefings and immediate comment. The brief length highlights the depth of the rift and raises questions about Starmer's control of his party.

Peter Stefanovic
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Keir Starmer is making it clear he won't go without a fight. The PM has been seeing ministers and MPs in Parliament this afternoon, and Cabinet ministers are doing the rounds in the tearooms, warning rebels that a leadership election would paralyse the government

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