The Latest Breaking News from Angela Rayner

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

Analysis: Do Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting have what it takes to be Labour leader?

Wes Streeting is expected to resign as health secretary today, triggering a leadership contest against Sir Keir Starmer. Meanwhile, Angela Rayner has said she’s been cleared of tax misconduct by HMRC, clearing the way for her own campaign.

The Independent UK · May 14

Angela Rayner 'cleared' in HMRC tax dodge investigation paving way for Labour leadership run

Former Deputy Prime Minister does not rule out running in any leadership race but says she would not ‘trigger’ contest

Evening Standard · May 14

Rayner ‘cleared by HMRC over tax affairs’ amid uncertainty over Starmer’s future

The Prime Minister’s former deputy did not rule out running in any Labour leadership race but said she would not ‘trigger’ a contest.

Evening Standard · 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

The Guardian - UK · May 14

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 · May 13

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

Evening Standard · May 13

‘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

The Guardian - UK · May 13

How Starmer can reassert his authority by sacking Wes Streeting

NEWS ANALYSIS: With Wes Streeting now expected to resign, the prime minister had little to lose – and much more to gain – by sacking him early but has even failed this test of strength, says political editor David Maddox

The Independent UK · May 13

Wednesday briefing: How much longer can Keir Starmer cling to power?

In today’s newsletter: A leadership crisis once again grips Westminster, with the Labour party currently split, the prime minister may not last the week

The Guardian - UK · May 13