Wes Streeting: how the grandson of an armed robber became a key player in UK politics

Since his childhood in east London, the MP for Ilford North has shown a keen desire for organisational lead

Wes Streeting has resigned from government, in a move that could pave the way for a leadership contest.

Suspicions have long been swirling that Streeting has his eyes on the Labour party top spot, but who is the man gunning to be – or to help choose – the next prime minister?