Allies of UK Health Secretary Streeting say he has the numbers but "things are shifting", Sun's Elsom reports; allies also claim Cabinet Ministers will head to No10 today to tell the PM to quit
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Allies of UK Health Secretary Streeting say he has the numbers but "things are shifting", Sun's Elsom reports; allies also claim Cabinet Ministers will head to No10 today to tell the PM to quit.
What it means
The reported internal pressure on UK Prime Minister Streeting, with Cabinet Ministers potentially urging him to resign, suggests significant shifts in the political landscape. This could lead to volatility in UK assets, particularly GBP and government bonds, as markets react to uncertainties surrounding future leadership and potential policy changes.
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