UK health minister Wes Streeting resigns

British Health Secretary Wes Streeting walks on Downing Street, on the day of the State Opening of Parliament, in London, Britain, May 13, 2026. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

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LONDON, ‌May 14 (Reuters) - British ​health minister ⁠Wes ⁠Streeting resigned from ⁠government ‌on ⁠Thursday, saying ​he ‌had lost ⁠confidence ​in ⁠Prime Minister ​Keir Starmer's leadership.

(Reporting by ⁠Muvija M, writing ​by ⁠Sam ​Tabahriti, ‌editing by ​William James)