Wes Streeting on his friendship with Peter Mandelson

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Wes Streeting speaks exclusively to Beth as pressure intensifies on Sir Keir Starmer to resign as prime minister.

The health secretary tells Beth that people should "give Keir a chance" after he claimed it "has not been the best week for the government", and recognises there is a "febrile" atmosphere.

Mr Streeting believes "Keir doesn't need to resign".

The prime minister's future hangs in the balance as Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar has called on him to resign, saying "the situation in Downing Street is not good enough".

However, several cabinet ministers have backed the PM, including Yvette Cooper and David Lammy, as well as former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner who has been touted as a potential leadership challenger to Sir Keir.

Mr Streeting also reveals details of his relationship with Lord Mandelson, which has come under scrutiny following the peer's inclusion in the Epstein files.

Ruth and Harriet then join Beth to discuss Streeting's comments, and the wider situation.

We'll be back on Friday with our usual weekly episode.