'High energy' Wes Streeting 'tense' as he drops huge clue while strutting to No 10

Wes Streeting showed signs of both tension and high energy while walking into No10, according to body language expert Inbaal Honigman. Mr Streeting’s brief 20-minute visit to Downing Street has intensified speculation over Labour’s leadership turmoil, after the Health Secretary was seen entering talks with Sir Keir Starmer as pressure mounts on the Prime Minister from ministers, MPs and unions.

Ms Honigman said: "As Mr Streeting walks into number 10 in front of the cameras, there are a couple of small clues that he is tense. His tight jaw indicates tension, specifically it could show a readiness to have some difficult conversation.

"In addition, his thumbs are pressed into the sides of his forefingers creating soft little fists, which could reveal some stress. More notable, however, is the unusual swing of the arms by his sides. As he walks, his arms sway back and forth in quite an exaggerated way.”

Ms Honigman, speaking on behalf of casino.org, said: "This is not very typical of politicians, and therefore it stands out. Politicians tend to use measured, restricted movements, reluctant to give anything away.

"Mr Streeting's arm swinging in body language is a sign of comfort, confidence, and even high energy when walking.

"There's a touch of enthusiasm there, even. The unrestricted movement of Mr Streeting's arms indicating a relaxed state. Could he be expecting good news for himself at Downing Street?"

Mr Streeting’s short visit to Downing Street came as tensions escalated inside Labour, with the Health Secretary entering talks with Sir Keir amid growing pressure from MPs, ministers and trade unions.

Mr Streeting did not stop to speak to reporters as he arrived or left Downing Street on Wednesday morning, where he held discussions during another volatile day in Westminster.

The meeting comes as Sir Keir continues to face mounting internal pressure, with more than 80 Labour MPs reportedly calling for him to stand down following a series of resignations and widening unrest inside the party.

Labour-affiliated unions have also withdrawn support, warning that the party “cannot continue on its current path” and arguing it is already clear Sir Keir will not lead Labour into the next general election.

The Prime Minister has sought to steady his position by replacing several ministers in recent days, including Jess Phillips and health minister Zubir Ahmed, both of whom have publicly called for him to resign.

Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds has insisted there is no leadership contest, dismissing Westminster speculation and stressing that the Government was focused on delivery rather than internal party manoeuvring.

However, senior Labour figures including Mr Streeting and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham are widely seen as potential future contenders, while former Labour leader Ed Miliband has denied any plans to enter a contest.

Mr Streeting’s visit, which lasted less than half an hour, added further fuel to speculation about Labour’s direction as internal divisions continue to deepen.