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Streeting can't be planning leadership coup because he went to cinema, minister claims

Sir Keir Starmer is facing a significant leadership crisis, with at least four Cabinet members, including Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood , reportedly urging him to resign and set a timetable for his departure ahead of a crucial weekly meeting.

There is mounting speculation that Wes Streeting , the Shadow Health Secretary, is planning to launch a leadership challenge, with Labour sources indicating a bid is expected on Tuesday.

More than 80 Labour MPs are now publicly calling for a change in the party's leadership following what Sir Keir described as "tough" local election results.

A recent YouGov poll indicates that Andy Burnham is the most favoured alternative to Sir Keir among the public, with 34 per cent believing he would do a better job, although his return to…