Source claims Streeting has enough support to challenge Keir Starmer but he is still hoping PM will resign UK politics live – latest updates Wes Streeting is locked in a standoff with Number 10 as allies claimed he had the numbers to launch a challenge but still hoped the prime minister would resign. The health secretary had been widely expected to launch a leadership challenge on Thursday and has told supporters he has got the 81 MPs required to launch a formal contest. A source close to Streeting said he had the numbers but “things are shifting”. Continue reading...