UK's Wes Streeting will hold talks with UK PM Starmer in Downing Street tomorrow morning after nearly 100 Labour MPs called for the prime minister to go

Wes Streeting's discussions with PM Starmer come amid significant unrest within the Labour Party, following a poor electoral performance.

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Wes Streeting will hold talks with Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street tomorrow morning after nearly 100 Labour MPs called for the prime minister to go
The health secretary is expected to discuss the "turbulence" that is gripping the Labour Party in the wake of last week's disastrous election results
He will ask the prime minister how he plans to "get us out of this mess"
It is not clear whether he will ask the prime minister to set out a timeline for his departure

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This situation could escalate tensions and uncertainty within the UK political landscape, potentially impacting market sentiment and investor confidence. Watch for potential impacts on UK assets, particularly if the situation results in leadership changes or policy shifts.

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