Westminster waits in frenzied limbo before Wes jumpstarts day of drama Everything was in place for a move against the PM but for a moment Labour seemed to have forgotten the final act The Guardian - UK · May 14
Man accused of wounding two drivers in Cambridge shooting spree pleads not guilty A man accused of wounding two drivers when he fired at least 70 rounds from an assault-style weapon on a busy street near Boston pleaded not guilty to assault and other charges The Independent UK · May 14
How could Labour MPs trigger a leadership contest? The threshold Streeting must meet Here’s how a contest could be triggered and who could stand The Independent UK · May 14
What would potential Labour leadership candidates do differently from Starmer? We look at the stances on key issues of Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner and Ed Miliband The Guardian - UK · May 14
Who is Josh Simons? The Labour MP stepping aside for Andy Burnham IN FULL The Independent UK · May 14
‘We will change Labour for the better’: Andy Burnham’s full statement as he plots return to parliament The Greater Manchester mayor says ‘much bigger change is needed at a national level’ The Independent UK · May 14
Will Starmer go – and if so, how? Four scenarios in the battle for No 10 A return to Westminster for Andy Burnham is far from guaranteed, while Starmer could fight a leadership challenge and win The Guardian - UK · May 14
Burnham to seek Westminster return after path opens to challenge Starmer The mayor of Greater Manchester is hoping to stand in a by-election. Evening Standard · May 14
Starmer ‘will not block’ Burnham from standing in by-election triggered by Labour MP IN FULL The Independent UK · May 14
Andy Burnham has path to challenge PM but must win byelection first Greater Manchester mayor would need to win Makerfield seat before launching campaign for Labour leadership The Guardian - UK · May 14
Labour winds are blowing towards Burnham – and Streeting knows it Could now former health secretary and Manchester mayor be about to make an unlikely deal to oust Keir Starmer? The Guardian - UK · May 14
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 · May 14
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 · May 14
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 · May 14
The Economic Times · May 14 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 Guardian - UK · May 14 ‘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 Independent UK · May 14 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 · May 14 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
Euronews · May 14 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.
The Guardian - UK · May 14 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’
International Business Times UK · May 14 '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
The Guardian - UK · May 14 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 · May 14 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 · May 14 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
Evening Standard · May 13 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.