During a 2018 interview, a video clip has emerged showing Wes Streeting expressing his ambition to become Prime Minister in the future. The Health Secretary, who recently dismissed allegations of plotting against Keir Starmer, humorously responded “I think probably me” when asked about the future PM during a segment on comedian Matt Forde’s Unspun series.
In the same show, other MPs like Paul Sweeney, Preet Kaur Gill, Rupa Huq, and John Woodcock had predicted Jeremy Corbyn as the future PM, while Conservative Tim Loughton suggested Kemi Badenoch. The resurfaced clip coincided with rumors of a coup against Starmer, with Streeting condemning the negative comments coming from Downing Street and a cabinet minister describing some MPs as “feral” in their attempts to remove the PM.
Streeting defended his loyalty to Starmer, comparing the internal strife to a reality TV show and reaffirming his support for the Prime Minister. Amid the chaos at PMQs, Starmer praised Streeting’s efforts in reducing NHS waiting lists but faced skepticism from the opposing benches regarding the unity within his Cabinet.
Responding to accusations of a toxic culture in Downing Street, Starmer emphasized his dedication to rebuilding the country and denounced any attacks on his Cabinet members. He commended Streeting for exceeding expectations by delivering five million additional appointments in the first year of the Labour government, surpassing the initial pledge of two million.
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