British Health Minister Wes Streeting resigned from the government, becoming the first Cabinet member to step down
May 14, 2026: Wes Streeting resigned from the UK government on Thursday, saying he had lost confidence in the leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Streeting became the first Cabinet minister to step down as pressure mounted on Starmer following the Labour Party’s disappointing performance in recent local and regional elections.
The resignation comes at a politically sensitive moment for Labour Party, which suffered major setbacks in last week’s polls. The poor results have triggered growing criticism within the party and renewed questions over Starmer’s leadership ahead of future national political challenges.
Streeting’s departure is expected to intensify political tensions within Labour, with opponents and critics now openly calling for leadership changes. The development marks a significant moment for the party as it attempts to recover from its electoral losses and manage internal divisions.