"The Guardian reported on Tuesday that Downing Street had launched an operation to protect Starmer against a leadership challenge his allies believe could come from Streeting after this month's budget or the May local elections. Starmer's closest allies said he would fight any reckless attempt to oust him, which they warned would affect the markets and the UK's international relationships."
"This morning on the BBC, the health secretary said there is a toxic culture in Downing Street that needs to change. He's right, isn't he? Starmer replied: My focus, each and every day, is on rebuilding and renewing our country. Let me be absolutely clear: any attack on any member of my cabinet is completely unacceptable. He went on to praise Streeting's record as health secretary, adding: He is doing a great job, as is all of my cabinet."
Keir Starmer condemned briefings from inside Downing Street that targeted cabinet ministers and defended Health Secretary Wes Streeting as attacks that are completely unacceptable. Kemi Badenoch challenged Starmer at prime minister's questions, accusing him of losing control and asking whether he had full confidence in chief of staff Morgan McSweeney. Downing Street launched an operation to protect Starmer against a perceived leadership challenge that allies feared could come from Wes Streeting after the budget or the May local elections. Streeting vehemently denied plotting and described a toxic culture inside No 10. Starmer praised his cabinet and stressed he never authorised attacks on ministers while stopping short of declaring explicit confidence in McSweeney.
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