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Labour leadership contest speculation ‘froth and nonsense’ – Lisa Nandy

The Culture Secretary also rebuked her former Cabinet colleague Wes Streeting for seeking to reopen the debate over Brexit.

Evening Standard · May 17

It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime minister

Wes Streeting's ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in U.K. politics

The Independent UK · May 17

Labour leadership talk ‘froth and nonsense’, says senior minister – as it happened

Lisa Nandy says no candidate has launched a challenge to Keir Starmer, despite ‘feverish speculation’ around Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting

The Guardian - UK · May 17

Labour leadership rivals caught up in debate over EU ties

Wes Streeting, the former health secretary, on Saturday set out his desire for a ‘new special relationship’ with the EU, and to eventually rejoin it.

Evening Standard · May 16

Who are the senior Labour figures vying to replace Sir Keir Starmer?

Here the Press Association looks at the possible candidates should a Labour leadership contest be triggered.

Evening Standard · May 16

UK’s Look Mum No Computer met with scathing Eurovision reviews

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The Independent UK · May 16

Wes Streeting: I’ll stand for Labour leadership – and Britain must rejoin EU

Heath secretary twists knife in Sir Keir Starmer – as Andy Burnham claims he’s out to save Labour

The Independent UK · May 16

Europe's Defense Spending Surge Is Fueling a 50% Price Spike on Military Gear — and the Problem Is Getting Worse

European nations face military gear price increases of more than 50% in two years as NATO allies race to rearm, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur warned Saturday at the Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn. The surge is exposing a painful paradox: the more Europe tries to defend itself, the more…

International Business Times · May 16

Key points from Wes Streeting speech as he launches leadership bid with pledge to rejoin EU

Wes Streeting gave his first speech since resigning as health secretary on Saturday

The Independent UK · May 16

Burnham says he can ‘save’ Labour as Streeting sets out leadership aspirations

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The Independent UK · May 16