I t is clear now that Wes Streeting is planning to resign in order to trigger a leadership election against Keir Starmer . Allies of Mr Streeting have confirmed with The Independent that this is the health secretary’s intention – although he is yet to make the plunge. We still do not know the details of the 16-minute showdown that Mr Streeting had with the prime minister on Wednesday morning in Number 10. But it is clear from those close to Mr Streeting what path he now plans to take. The only question that remains is why the prime minister simply does not sack his health secretary now – and dare the leadership hopeful to stand against him? Health secretary Wes Streeting was in attendance after his morning meeting with the Prime Minister (Toby Melville/PA) (PA Wire) One of the criticisms against Sir Keir is that he has allowed himself to be a prisoner of events and been forced to follow, rather than lead.…