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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...

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...

Labour’s affiliated unions call for new party leadership by next election

Labour’s affiliated trade unions have said that the Prime Minister “will not lead Labour into the next election”… The post Labour’s affiliated unions call for new party leadership...

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...

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...

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...

'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...

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...

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 MilibandWes Streeting’s resignation as health secretary, and the resignation of former min...

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...

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 could happen next in Labour leadership challenge?

How a contest to become PM is triggered, and Andy Burnham’s chances in the Makerfield byelectionUK politics live – latest updatesA contender is declared the winner if they get more...

Labour’s Factions Gear Up for NEC Power Struggle

Thirty-eight candidates are jostling for seats on Labour’s national executive committee (NEC), with ballots opening in July. If May 7th delivers the wipeout the polls predict, thes...

How will Welsh Labour elect a new leader?

After a devastating election loss, which saw the party reduced to just nine MSs in the Senedd, Welsh… The post How will Welsh Labour elect a new leader? appeared first on LabourLis...

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...

How would a Labour leadership challenge play out?

Here is a look at how a potential Labour leadership contest could play out

Stalking Horse Catherine West Petitions for Leadership Contest in September

Weekend stalking horse Catherine West’s message to Labour MPs just now: “I have listened to the Prime Minister’s speech this morning. I welcome the renewed energy and ideas. Howeve...

Prospect of Labour leadership race brings out different sides of rivals

Burnham and Streeting’s latest stances confound caricatures of left and right as party faces electoral bindThe Labour party seems to have inhabited three parallel worlds over the p...

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.

Leadership hopeful Andy Burnham announced as UK Labour candidate for by-election

Wes Streeting confirms he will stand in Labour leadership contest

Wes Streeting has not hidden the fact that he has his eyes set on the UK’s top job (Picture: Reuters) Wes Streeting announced he would challenge Keir Starmer in a future leaders...

Left-wing Labour candidate 'could stand against Andy Burnham' in leadership challenge

LEFT-WING Labour MPs are considering standing a candidate against Andy Burnham in a future leadership contest over concerns about the Greater Manchester mayor’s dropping progressiv...

‘Those who aspire to lead Labour must be clear about the party’s responsibilities to working people’

When I stood to be General Secretary of Usdaw, the trade union for retail and distribution workers, I… The post ‘Those who aspire to lead Labour must be clear about the party’s res...

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...