Starmer Apologises to Health Secretary Over Coup Claims. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has apologised to Health Secretary Wes Streeting after allies of the PM reportedly accused him of plotting a leadership coup. The row erupted after briefings suggested Streeting was preparing to challenge Starmer following this month’s budget. Speaking to Sky News, Streeting dismissed the claims as “not true,” joking that whoever started them had been “watching too much Celebrity Traitors.” He insisted he remains loyal to the prime minister, despite growing pressure on Starmer as Labour falls behind Reform in the polls. Downing Street’s late-night efforts to shut down speculation about a possible leadership challenge came as the government faces backlash over potential tax rises. Meanwhile, tensions inside Labour continue, with criticism of what Streeting called a “toxic culture” in Number 10. Party chair Anna Turley says the prime minister is determined to find out who was behind the allegations and “drive it out.” Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT