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Labour has never had a female leader as ‘it’s a bit sexist’, says Jess Phillips

Former minister also tells Hay festival that the UK’s female leaders have not necessarily made things better for women

The Guardian - UK · May 25

Starmer will still face leadership contest if Burnham loses by-election, Jess Phillips says

The mayor of Greater Manchester may be the favourite to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister if he wins in Makerfield but that by-election is no sure thing

The Independent UK · May 25

Despite promises, social care is worse than ever

Letters: As a mother with disabled children, Anne-Louise Crocker has experienced first-hand how the social care system lets people down. Plus a letter from Dr Brian Fisher

The Guardian - UK · May 24

Keir Starmer defiant as Labour leadership challenge mounts from rivals: ‘Our plan is working’

Starmer highlights the UK’s growing economy, migration numbers falling and low NHS waiting times as he faces pressure over leadership

The Independent UK · May 23

Starmer insists he will ‘keep pushing forward’ as he defends record in office

The Prime Minister said his Government was delivering the change voters demanded in the 2024 landslide.

Evening Standard · May 23

EU could fast-track Britain’s membership if UK decided to reverse Brexit

Exclusive: Rejoining the EU could take place much more quickly for the UK than it typically would for other candidate countries, as a result of pre-existing alignment with the bloc

The Independent UK · May 23

First weekend of Makerfield by-election campaigns to get under way

Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting, who are both former health secretaries, are widely thought of as rivals for a potential Labour leadership election.

Evening Standard · May 22

Wes Streeting reveals when he will trigger his Labour leadership bid amid Andy Burnham by-election campaign

The former health secretary said he would have been accused of “trying to pull a fast one” if he launched his campaign before Andy Burnham fought the Makerfield by-election

The Independent UK · May 22

Wes Streeting insists he can win Labour leadership race despite ‘underdog’ status

In interview with Guardian, former health secretary sets out plans for government, including social care, tax and refugees

The Guardian - UK · May 22

Albanese has been defensive and irritable at times – it’s not helping to sell a difficult budget

British MP Wes Streeting has given a simple and arresting explanation of the need for tax reform – something that continues to elude the Labor government

The Guardian - AU · May 22