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UK Politics Live: Starmer Faces Leadership Challenges Amid NHS and Education Reforms

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Keir Starmer faces leadership challenges as allies of Health Secretary Wes Streeting indicate he may resign and potentially challenge for the leadership.
Starmer has expressed 'full confidence' in Streeting.
The King's Speech outlined 37 bills, including education, health, and energy reforms.

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Keir Starmer faces leadership challenges as allies of Health Secretary Wes Streeting indicate he may resign and potentially challenge for the leadership. Starmer has expressed 'full confidence' in Streeting. The King's Speech outlined 37 bills, including education, health, and energy reforms.

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