‘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
From council estate to cabinet: the political life of Wes Streeting so far Since his childhood in east London, the MP for Ilford North has shown a keen desire for organisational leadership The Guardian - 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
FTSE 100 shrugs off political drama as oil price dips The FTSE 100 closed up 47.58 points, 0.5%, at 10,372.93. Evening Standard · 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
First Cabinet minister breaks cover after Wes Streeting resignation IN FULL 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
What Wes Streeting said in his resignation letter – and what he meant Wes Streeting quit as health secretary on Thursday after an extremely turbulent week for the Labour Party. Here, The Independent looks at what he said in his resignation letter as he launched a blistering attack on the prime minister The Independent UK · May 14
Westminster ‘chaos’ underlines need to ‘break shackles’, says O’Neill Stormont’s First Minister met in London with the SNP and Plaid Cymru following their election victories in Scotland and Wales. Evening Standard · May 14
‘Where we need vision, we have a vacuum’: Wes Streeting’s scathing resignation letter in full The former health secretary accused Keir Starmer of creating a ‘vacuum’ where the country needed a ‘vision’ The Independent UK · May 14
Nicki Minaj gives surprise endorsement to Tory leader Kemi Badenoch: 'One of a kind' The US rapper is also a supporter of Donald Trump and previously clashed with Boris Johnson Evening Standard · May 14
The Guardian - UK · May 14 Wes Streeting’s resignation letter – what he said and what he meant The key points in the former health secretary’s long letter to Keir Starmer decoded
The Guardian - UK · May 14 Waiting times for hospital treatment in England hit key target, figures show Outgoing health secretary declares Labour’s ‘plan for the NHS is working’, though experts question how goal was reached
The Independent UK · May 14 What Wes Streeting said in his bombshell resignation letter to Keir Starmer IN FULL
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 Independent UK · May 14 Labour leadership contests explained after Streeting quits to pile pressure on Starmer IN FULL
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
Evening Standard · May 14 Swinney contrasts ‘swift action’ in Scotland to ‘constant crisis’ at Westminster SNP leader John Swinney spoke after being sworn in again as an MSP at Holyrood.
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.
Evening Standard · May 14 Wes Streeting's withering resignation letter in full - 'Where we need vision, we have a vacuum' Read every word of Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s resignation letter to Sir Keir Starmer