UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has insisted he runs a "united team" after a senior minister was forced to repeatedly deny that he planned to oust the embattled premier.

Sir Keir's comments came after Downing Street sources said Britain's leader would fight off any leadership challenge, as the anonymous briefing exposed tensions at the heart of the beleaguered government.

Rumours are swirling in the UK parliament that some ministers, including his Health Secretary Wes Streeting, are plotting to challenge Sir Keir following a budget due later this month, in which Labour is expected to break a manifesto pledge on raising income tax.

Several media reports quoting anonymous Downing Street sources appeared overnight on Wednesday, berated supposed plotters and vowing the prime minister would f

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