Wes Streeting launches formal challenge to Keir Starmer by July 12

Market overview

Streeting will announce his leadership bid within 48 hours, citing policy disagreements and leadership style as primary reasons. Polling among Labour MPs suggests at least 30% support for his challenge.

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Implied probability (Yes)

70%

Source: user-generated

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