Wes Streeting denies plotting against PM and condemns No 10 bid to ‘kneecap’ him – UK politics live

Starmer’s allies are saying getting rid of the PM would be would be a ‘reckless’ and ‘dangerous’ move The Labour MP Jo White, who chairs the Red Wall group of Labour Mps and who represents Bassetlaw, told the Today programme this morning that those in No 10 who were briefing against Wes Streeting were making a big mistake. She explained:Our enemies love nothing more than when we start fighting like dogs in public, and my message to those MPs who are running around with their tails held high: That this is neither the time or the place.This is a group of people who think they’re much cleverer than the rest of us, who spend their time selectively briefing journalists and stirring the pot. I want to simply say: We’re not having it …I’m laughing because I just think this is ridiculous.And no, the prime minister is not fighting for his job