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What to know about contenders who could replace Keir Starmer as Britain's Labour leader

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership is in jeopardy after his Labour Party suffered heavy defeats in local elections last week

The Independent UK

What next for Labour leadership after Streeting resigns and Burnham eyes return?

The pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, though he has vowed to fight any challenge to his position.

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour says ‘wait and see’ on Andy Burnham running in by-election

It comes after Wes Streeting quit as health secretary, saying a leadership battle should take place as he called on Sir Keir Starmer to stand aside.

Evening Standard

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UK minister quits ahead of possible challenge to Starmer

Britain's health minister Wes Streeting has resigned. He plans to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party. Starmer faces pressure after recent election losses. Other figures like Angela Rayner are also mentioned as potential contenders. The party is navigating a period of uncertainty and potential change.

The Economic Times

‘Is he getting rid of Starmer?’ Profile boost for Streeting in Ilford North seat

Despite slim majority of 528, many constituents of potential Labour leadership candidate seem rather fond of him

The Guardian - UK

How would a Streeting-Starmer leadership contest work?

Wes Streeting’s resignation as health secretary appears could pave the way for him to take on Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership

The Independent UK

Streeting has heralded the end of the Starmer premiership – but he’s unlikely to win the crown

NEWS ANALYSIS: The former health secretary has in effect initiated a leadership contest by resigning but he will ultimately struggle to win, says political editor David Maddox

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UK health minister Wes Streeting resigns, saying he has lost confidence in Starmer

Streeting is the first Cabinet member to resign as Starmer faces pressure to step down after the Labour Party’s disastrous results last week in local and regional elections.

Euronews

Leadership rules should ‘not be tweaked’ to let Burnham run for PM, Labour NEC member says

Burnham’s backers understood to be lobbying Labour’s NEC who warn against Wes Streeting ‘coronation’

The Guardian - UK

'I Have A Crush On Her': Michael Gove Admits He's Smitten With Labour Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood

Michael Gove's admission of a crush on Shabana Mahmood during a radio interview has sparked discussions in Westminster, highlighting Mahmood's political influence and generating mixed social media reactions

International Business Times UK

Starmer will not attempt to block Burnham from standing to be MP in Makerfield - as it happened

Announcing he would step down as an MP, Labour’s Josh Simons said: ‘I am standing aside so that Andy Burnham can return to his home’

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Is this Starmer’s last stand?

In today’s newsletter: As the prime minister loses his grip on his party, his health minister appears to be waiting in the wings to take a chance on a leadership bid

The Guardian - UK

Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs, paving way for potential leadership bid

Exclusive: Former deputy prime minister says investigation ‘clipped my wings’ as she settles £40,000 in unpaid stamp duty

The Guardian - UK

Labour turmoil continues as Streeting mulls leadership challenge

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has questioned whether any of the Prime Minister’s rivals can muster the necessary support to launch a contest.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Wes Streeting prepares to launch leadership challenge against Keir Starmer

Health secretary’s move to force race sparks scramble on left of Labour for candidate to oppose him

The Guardian - UK

Wes Streeting: PM-in-waiting or ‘this generation’s David Miliband’?

Health secretary’s lack of challenge had reassured Starmer and his allies – but then briefings about a speculative Thursday launch emerged

Evening Standard

Starmer in fight of his life to stay PM as Streeting 'seeks' leadership contest in full-on Labour civil war

Keir Starmer is battling to stay in No10 after being hit by a huge revolt of Labour MPs, ministers quitting and unions turning against him

The Guardian - UK

‘Hold the line’: Burnham tells allies in parliament he still has options to return

Greater Manchester mayor seeks to reassure his supporters after potential seats for him fail to materialise

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The Guardian - UK

As Westminster rages, and Labour sinks into civil war: what about the people?

Voters are desperate for a turnaround in living standards. The runners and riders for the Labour leadership must address this, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

The Independent UK

MP shouts ‘not now Andy’ as Black Rod knocks Commons door

There was a shout of “not now, Andy” as Black Rod Ed Davis arrived at the House of Commons to summon MPs to listen to the King’s Speech at the state opening of Parliament on Wednesday (13 May).

The Independent UK

Why Labour’s anti-Burnham argument doesn’t work

In this clip from the latest episode of In The Room, Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson break down the curious case of Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester.

The Independent UK

The Latest: UK's Starmer meets prospective leadership rival ahead of King's Speech

King Charles III will present the U.K. government’s legislative program to Parliament on Wednesday as uncertainty clouds the future of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership

The Independent UK

What to expect from the King’s Speech as Starmer fights for survival

Sir Keir Starmer will be hoping that an ambitious legislative agenda will persuade MPs and the public that he is the right man to lead the country. Here, The Independent looks at what we can expect to see from the King’s Speech – and what appears to be missing

The Guardian - UK

Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in Streeting despite health secretary’s allies saying he is planning to resign – as it happened

No 10 confirms Streeting is still health secretary despite reports he could launch a leadership bid as early as tomorrow

The Guardian - UK

Global oil inventories falling at record pace amid Iran war; US producer price inflation hits four-year high – as it happened

IEA warns that mounting supply losses from the Strait of Hormuz are depleting global oil inventories at a record pace

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