UK's Labour MP Jones, the top-aide to the PM, is reportedly telling MPs that PM Starmer is going to go, Bloomberg's Wickham reports citing allies of Health Secretary Streeting

This headline highlights significant political turbulence within the UK, suggesting a potential leadership change that could impact market sentiment.

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[MARKET UPDATE] Gilts and GBP hit on reporting around UK Health Secretary Streeting and that further Cabinet Ministers may tell PM Starmer to go; however, the move unwinds a touch as the sources cited remain confined to allies of Streeting

09:59

UK's Labour MP Jones, the top-aide to the PM, is reportedly telling MPs that PM Starmer is going to go, Bloomberg's Wickham reports citing allies of Health Secretary Streeting

09:58

UK Mail on Sunday's Hodges posts "All eyes on Streeting. I’m being told to watch the cabinet."

09:57

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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Supporters of Wes Streeting claim he has the numbers
BUT they say “things are shifting” They claim MPs who signed the loyalty letter told the PM last night he has to go
They claim cabinet ministers are going in to Downing Street today tell Starmer to go
They claim Darren Jones is telling MPs the PM is going to go"

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If Prime Minister Starmer does resign, it may lead to policy uncertainty, particularly affecting GBP and investor confidence. Traders should watch for immediate reactions in GBP/USD and related market assets, as political instability often influences economic forecasts and fiscal policy decisions.

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