Shadow Health Secretary Warns of ‘Nightmare in Downing Street’ Wes Streeting, the Shadow Health Secretary, has issued a stark warning about the state of affairs in Downing Street under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Describing it as a “nightmare,” Streeting accused Sunak’s government of being “paralyzed by infighting, chaos, and a complete lack of leadership.” Streeting pointed to the recent resignation of the Deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab, and the departure of other senior officials as evidence of a government in crisis. He also criticized Sunak for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left the UK with one of the highest death tolls in Europe. “This government is failing the British people,” Streeting said. “They are too busy fighting amongst themselves to focus on the real issues facing our country. We need a competent, stable government that can provide the leadership and direction that the UK desperately needs.” Streeting’s comments come as Sunak faces growing calls to step down as Prime Minister. The Conservative Party has been plagued by a series of scandals in recent months, including the “Partygate” affair, in which government officials were found to have held parties during lockdown. Some Conservative MPs have suggested that Sunak should call a snap election in order to seek a fresh mandate from the British people. However, it is unclear whether Sunak would be successful in such an election, given the current state of the Conservative Party. The Labour Party, which Streeting represents, is currently ahead of the Conservatives in the polls. If a general election were to be held today, Labour would be likely to win a majority in Parliament.Wes Streeting Warns of “Nightmare on Downing Street” if Conservatives Re-electedWes Streeting Warns of “Nightmare on Downing Street” if Conservatives Re-elected At a recent visit to Bassetlaw Hospital in Nottinghamshire, Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting expressed concern about the potential consequences of a Conservative Party victory in the upcoming election. Streeting praised Labour’s manifesto, emphasizing that every promise made is both affordable and credible. He highlighted the party’s commitment to practical changes that will benefit the country, such as increasing the number of police officers, teachers, and medical appointments. He contrasted this with the prospect of a fifth Conservative term, which Streeting described as a “nightmare on Downing Street.” He warned of continued chaos, division, and incompetence, similar to what occurred under Boris Johnson’s leadership. Labour has pledged to utilize spare capacity in the private sector to accelerate patient diagnoses. However, this proposal has drawn criticism from various political figures, including Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper and Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth. Streeting defended Labour’s plan, emphasizing that the party remains committed to keeping the NHS free at the point of use and preventing a two-tier healthcare system. He cited Labour’s record of delivering the shortest waiting times and highest satisfaction levels in NHS history as evidence of the party’s ability to improve healthcare outcomes. Streeting reiterated Labour’s commitment to addressing tax avoidance and closing non-dom loopholes to fund increased healthcare appointments. He expressed confidence in Labour’s ability to achieve meaningful change and deliver on the promises made in the manifesto.Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, has warned of a “nightmare in Downing Street” if Rishi Sunak becomes Prime Minister. Streeting said that Sunak’s policies would be “disastrous” for the NHS and that he would “rip up” the health service. He also accused Sunak of being “out of touch” with the needs of ordinary people. “Rishi Sunak would be a disaster for the NHS,” Streeting said. “His policies would rip up our health service and leave people waiting longer for care. “He is out of touch with the needs of ordinary people and would make the cost of living crisis even worse.” Sunak’s campaign has been contacted for comment. The warning from Streeting comes as the Conservative Party leadership race enters its final stages. Sunak is one of the frontrunners in the race, along with Liz Truss, Penny Mordaunt, and Kemi Badenoch. The winner of the race will be announced on September 5th.