Former UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting says he will stand in a Labour leadership contest if one is triggered to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Multiple outlets report Streeting confirmed his intention after resigning from the cabinet earlier this week, describing his candidacy as a “proper contest” and saying the process should be focused on ideas. One report says Streeting told Starmer he would challenge him during a brief meeting at Downing Street last week, lasting around 16 minutes. Other coverage highlights Streeting’s argument that he can win the contest despite describing himself as an “underdog,” pointing to his ability to “beat the odds” and outlining areas of policy interest, including social care, taxation and refugees. Several sources also note Streeting’s public call for Starmer to step down, and that he frames continued leadership without a contest as risky for Labour. Overall, the reporting is consistent that Streeting has formally signalled he would run if Labour MPs move to trigger a leadership race to replace Starmer.