Wes Streeting is set to pocket a taxpayer-funded ‘golden goodbye’ of almost £17,000 despite quitting the Government to pursue his own leadership ambitions.
The former health secretary – who resigned on Thursday saying he has lost confidence in Sir Keir Starmer – is expected to accept a £16,876 payout.
Cabinet ministers receive a lump sum equivalent to a quarter of their salary when they leave office – but the rules allow ministers to waive severance payments.
However sources close to Mr Streeting indicated that he would accept the payout as he had resigned ‘on principle’ rather than being sacked.
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