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KEMI BADENOCH SAYS THE LABOUR PARTY NOW IN CIVIL WAR AS COUNTRY LEFT WITHOUT DIRECTION | INFORMING BRITAIN ON WHITEHALL

14/5/2026

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has described The Labour Party as being in a Civil War.

Her remarks, made on Thursday 14 May 2026, follow the resignation of Health Secretary Wes Streeting earlier in the day.

Ms. Badenoch stated that while The Labour Party deals with internal divisions, the business of government appears to have stalled.

She highlighted the resignation as evidence of deeper instability within the governing party.

The Labour Party is now in civil war.

Meanwhile no one is running the country. pic.twitter.com/O5HuozkCmV
— Kemi Badenoch (@KEMIBADENOCH) May 14, 2026

The comment was delivered via a short video message on Social Media.

It forms part of The Conservative Party ongoing critique of the current administration's performance.

No direct response from 10 Downing Street has been issued at the time of reporting.

The remarks coincide with wider speculation about the future direction of The Labour Party.

Wes Streeting who resigned as Health Secretary

Ms. Badenoch used the opportunity to contrast the situation with the need for stable governance.

The intervention comes amid continued political discussion about leadership and policy priorities across Westminster.

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FORMER DEPUTY ANGELA RAYNER EXONERATED BY HMRC AFTER EIGHT-MONTH TAX INQUIRY | INFORMING BRITAIN ON WHITEHALL

14/5/2026

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Angela Rayner has been cleared by HMRC of any deliberate wrongdoing in relation to Stamp Duty paid on a property purchase.

The former Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary confirmed on Thursday 14 May 2026 that the tax authority accepted she acted in good faith on expert advice and had paid the correct amount due.

Angela Rayner had resigned from government earlier to cooperate fully with the investigation.

She stated she had no personal financial interest in a trust linked to her son's financial award and did not own another property at the time of purchase.

HMRC concluded she took reasonable care and followed the advice received.

In her first television interview following the resolution, Ms. Rayner indicated she has not ruled out a future bid for the leadership of The Labour Party.

She confirmed there had been no agreement with any other senior figure regarding such a move.

The case had attracted significant public and media attention since the investigation began.

Ms. Rayner expressed relief that the matter is now closed and that she can focus on her parliamentary duties.

The development coincides with other senior Labour figures making statements on The Labour Party's direction.

No further tax liability or penalties were imposed beyond the original payment already made.

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"LABOUR JUST DON'T GET IT, DO THEY?" - EMILY HEWERTSON HITS OUT AT WES STREETING DEMONISING REFORM UK VOTERS | INFORMING BRITAIN ON WHITEHALL

14/5/2026

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A prominent Political Commentator Emily Hewertson, from United Kingdom, has hit out at Wes Streeting after the former Labour Party minister used his resignation letter to brand Reform UK supporters as part of a "dangerous English nationalism" and an "existential threat" to the country.

I see Wes Streeting has used his resignation to demonise Reform voters.

Labour just don’t get it, do they? pic.twitter.com/yJNsG1OxrD
— Emily Hewertson □□ □□□□□□□ (@EmilyHewertson) May 14, 2026

Sharing the key excerpt from Streeting's statement, Hewertson wrote:

"Labour just don't get it, do they?"

Emily pointed out that many Reform UK voters are former Labour Party supporters and questioned whether demonising them was the best way to win them back.

Emily's comments quickly gained traction on Social Media and highlighted the growing rift between The Labour Party and the millions of voters who supported Nigel Farage's Reform UK in last week's Local Elections and those held in Scotland & Wales.

Informing Britain has contacted Wes Streeting for comment.

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WES STREETING STEPS DOWN WITHOUT IMMEDIATE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE TO KEIR STARMER | INFORMING BRITAIN ON WHITEHALL

14/5/2026

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Wes Streeting has resigned from his position as Secretary Of State For Health And Social Care.

In a detailed letter released on Thursday 14 May 2026, the Ilford North MP stated that the government lacks the vision and direction required to meet public expectations.

pic.twitter.com/9qI2Bj35ZK
— Wes Streeting (@WesStreeting) May 14, 2026

Mr. Streeting made clear he is not launching an immediate Leadership Challenge to the Prime Minister.

He called for a broad debate on The Labour Party's future that focuses on ideas rather than personalities or internal factions.

The letter highlights concerns over decision-making processes and the handling of dissenting voices within the parliamentary party.

The resignation comes at a time of heightened political activity, with multiple senior journalists confirming the development within minutes of the letter's publication.

Reactions on Social Media have been swift, reflecting a range of views on the timing and implications for The Labour Party's stability.

Mr. Streeting emphasised his commitment to Public Service and the NHS during his time in office.

He has not indicated immediate plans to return to the front bench, instead positioning himself as part of a wider discussion on the party’s direction ahead of the next General Election.

The Prime Minister's office has not issued an immediate response to the resignation.

Political observers note the move adds to existing speculation about the future leadership of The Labour Party.

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16-MINUTE DOWNING STREET MEETING SPARKS NEW LEADERSHIP SPECULATION, INFORMING BRITAIN UNDERSTANDS | INFORMING BRITAIN ON WHITEHALL

13/5/2026

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Allies of Health Secretary Wes Streeting have informed the BBC that he is expected to trigger a formal Leadership Challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday 14 May 2026, Informing Britain understands.

The development follows a 16-minute meeting between the two at 10 Downing Street on the morning of Wednesday 13 May 2026.

The brief encounter occurred amid ongoing speculation about The Labour Party's leadership stability.

Wes Streeting, who arrived at Number 10 without commenting to waiting media, left shortly afterwards.

Sources close to the Health Secretary have indicated his intention to resign from the cabinet and mount a bid for The Labour Party leadership.

The move comes at a time of internal party pressures following recent Local Elections setbacks and the ongoing fallout from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to United States.

Keir Starmer dismissed Mandelson in September 2025 after the release of The Jeffrey Epstein Files revealed the full extent of Mandelson's relationship with the convicted Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein, which had continued after Epstein's 2008 conviction.

Starmer later apologised publicly to Epstein victims, stating he had been misled during the vetting process and would not have made the appointment had he known the depth of the ties.

The scandal has intensified questions about judgement within the party leadership.

People within Keir Starmer's circles believe there is no consensus in The Labour Party about having a Leadership Challenge.

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KEMI BADENOCH SAYS THE LABOUR PARTY NOW IN CIVIL WAR AS COUNTRY LEFT WITHOUT DIRECTION | INFORMING BRITAIN ON WHITEHALL

FORMER DEPUTY ANGELA RAYNER EXONERATED BY HMRC AFTER EIGHT-MONTH TAX INQUIRY | INFORMING BRITAIN ON WHITEHALL

"LABOUR JUST DON'T GET IT, DO THEY?" - EMILY HEWERTSON HITS OUT AT WES STREETING DEMONISING REFORM UK VOTERS | INFORMING BRITAIN ON WHITEHALL

WES STREETING STEPS DOWN WITHOUT IMMEDIATE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE TO KEIR STARMER | INFORMING BRITAIN ON WHITEHALL

16-MINUTE DOWNING STREET MEETING SPARKS NEW LEADERSHIP SPECULATION, INFORMING BRITAIN UNDERSTANDS | INFORMING BRITAIN ON WHITEHALL

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