Wes Streeting says he will take part in any Labour leadership contest to replace Sir Keir Starmer. In his first remarks since leaving government earlier this week, Streeting confirms he is willing to stand in a leadership race regardless of the timing or format of the contest. Sky News also reports that he calls for the UK to seek to rejoin the European Union, framing this as a policy direction for the country. Bloomberg similarly focuses on Streeting’s statement that he will stand in any UK leadership contest, describing it as part of his first speech since leaving his ministerial role. The reports indicate Streeting is positioning himself for potential party leadership while also outlining views on Britain’s relationship with the EU. Both outlets present his comments as his public response following his departure from government, with agreement that he is signalling readiness to compete for Labour’s top job if a race is triggered.