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MPs from Labour’s left to urge Ed Miliband to consider leadership bid

Starmer faces prospect of challenge as ex-minister says she will try to trigger race if no one in cabinet comes forwardMPs from Labour’s left are expected to urge Ed Miliband to co...

Scottish Labour MPs not told to back Sarwar on PM resignation call, as leadership crisis intensifies

Both Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham have publicly announced they intend to challenge Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader after disastrous election results.

'It's Clear We Need A Change Of Leader – Andy Burnham Must Return To Westminster', Says Labour Peer

Keir Starmer and Andy Burnhamin Downing Street in July, 2024.The Labour Party finds itself in a profound crisis, squeezed from the right by a resurgent Reform UK and from the left...

Who are the main threats to Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership?

PM is determined to fight on in No 10 but various contenders to replace him have been organising for some timeKeir Starmer has long been dogged by leadership rivals – despite only...

Starmer faces fight to survive as Streeting and Rayner eye leadership bids

Chances of Starmer remaining in No 10 appear to be diminishing as about 40 Labour MPs call on him to quitUK politics live – latest updatesWho are the main threats to Keir Starmer’s...

3 Moments Which Suggest Labour MPs Are Panicking Amid Starmer's Uncertain Future

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks as Starmer hosts social media industry leaders to discuss child safety online Thursday, April 16, 2026, in London. Labour MPs can’t decid...

Keir Starmer clings on as Prime Minister as Labour plunged into civil war

More than 80 MPs have urged the PM to step down - but 100 others have warned against a leadership contest.

Where does Starmer’s leadership stand – and who are his potential challengers?

With PM on shaky ground as May elections approach, we take a look at who could take a run at the Labour leadershipAs the May elections creep closer, the leadership speculation at W...

Labour’s deputy warns against ‘bloody’ leadership contest to replace Starmer

Lucy Powell, an ally of Andy Burnham, says party members would take ‘dim view’ of challenge despite looming election losses

What are Labour’s rules for a leadership election if Keir Starmer is challenged?

It is widely anticipated that several MPs are gearing up to challenge the Prime Minister for the leadership… The post What are Labour’s rules for a leadership election if Keir Star...

Keir Starmer to give major make-or-break speech in attempt to avert leadership challenge – UK politics live

Prime minister will say ‘incremental change won’t cut it’ as he tries to convince Labour MPs to back him after Thursday’s election losses Navendu Mishra, who was parliamentary priv...

Keir Starmer's Time In Downing Street Is Coming To An End – But Who Comes Next?

Keir Starmer's rivals are circlingKeir Starmer has insisted he “won’t walk away” from Downing Street, but it soon won’t be his decision to make.A Labour leadership contest is comin...

Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up

Political turmoil continued in Westminster on Thursday after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned Starmer's government saying he had "lost confidence" in his leadership.

Labour Leadership Runners And Riders: Who Could Replace Keir Starmer As Prime Minister?

Who will challenge the PM?Keir Starmer may have vowed to fight on this morning – but the smart money is still on him having to leave 10 Downing Street sooner rather than later.The...

Starmer Locked In Leadership Stand-Off As He Refuses To Quit And Rivals Stall

Keir Starmer meets construction apprentices during a visit to London South Bank Technical College on Tuesday.Keir Starmer is tonight locked in a Mexican stand-off with his Labour l...

Here’s who Labour Party members want as party leader in order of preference

Downing Street is continuing to face speculation over Keir Starmer’s future, with Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham setting out their […] The post Here’s who Labour Party members want...

Labour members say PM mishandled Mandelson saga, but split over need for new leadership

An overwhelming majority of Labour members think Keir Starmer has handled the Mandelson affair badly, according to exclusive… The post Labour members say PM mishandled Mandelson sa...

Go West? Will a leadership contest be triggered today?

One of the strongest motivating forces in politics is the sense that ‘something must be done’. The despair… The post Go West? Will a leadership contest be triggered today? appeared...

Starmer warns of party chaos amid speculation over leadership change

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned on Wednesday that a leadership challenge against him would plunge the Labour Party into "chaos," as speculation mounted over a possible m...

Voices: Starmer, Burnham or Streeting? Tell us who should lead Labour into the next general election

With Labour descending into fresh infighting over Brexit, leadership manoeuvring and fears of a growing threat from Nigel Farage and Reform UK, our latest poll asks readers who the...

Keep Starm And Carry On: PM Fights For His Political Life As Rivals Plan Leadership Bids

Keir Starmer playing happy families with Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham at a primary school in Ashton-under-Lyne last month.Next Thursday’s elections have not even happened yet, bu...

Labour Civil War Erupts After Another Ex-Minister Calls On Keir Starmer To Quit

Will Keir Starmer soon be leaving 10 Downing Street for good?A full-blown civil war has erupted in the Labour Party after another former minister called on Keir Starmer to quit as...

‘Why are we even doing this?’ The week that left Britain’s PM looking like an interim leader

Week of leadership jostling has left Keir Starmer looking vulnerable and short of time – even though no challenger has officially come forwardIt was a minute or so into his BBC int...

Labour leadership turmoil shakes the markets as pound falls after Burnham announcement