‘A bit odd’: Streeting accused of ‘reopening Brexit wars’ by Lisa Nandy IN FULL The Independent UK · May 17
Labour woman leader ‘long overdue’, Lisa Nandy says, as she calls contest speculation 'froth and nonsense' Culture Secretary shows annoyance that those jostling to oust Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are all men Evening Standard · May 17
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
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
The serious problems Labour’s would-be leaders will need to address THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: These are the real issues the pretenders to 10 Downing Street ought to be talking about The Independent UK · May 16
Wes Streeting: Right-leaning Labour politician set to run for leadership Wes Streeting, Britain's health secretary, has declared his intention to contest for the leadership of the Labour party. He aims to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Streeting, known for his communication skills and working-class background, has expressed a lack of confidence in Starmer's leadership. His announcement signals a significant political… The Economic Times · May 16
Burnham expected to drop call to reverse Brexit as poll shows voters divided on PM prospects Mayor of Greater Manchester has been given the green light to run for selection in the pro-Leave seat of Makerfield The Independent UK · 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 IN FULL The Independent UK · May 16
The Guardian - UK · May 16 Wes Streeting confirms he will stand if Labour leadership race is triggered Ex-health secretary sets out fledgling policy platform – including call for new special relationship with EU
Evening Standard · May 16 Wes Streeting confirms he will stand for Labour leadership as he calls for UK to rejoin EU Former Health Secretary has called for a ‘proper contest’ to replace Sir Keir Starmer, including Andy Burnham
The Independent UK · May 16 Burnham will ‘fight to highest level’ but says he is not focused on replacing PM The Mayor of Greater Manchester also said he was prepared to ‘fight to the highest level’.
Evening Standard · May 16 Minister urges Labour ‘battle of ideas’ amid talk of challenge to PM The call for a debate over the future of Labour’s soul comes as the prospect of a challenge to the Prime Minister’s authority looms closer.
The Guardian - UK · May 16 ‘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 forward
The Guardian - UK · May 16 ‘An hour of abuse’: Jeremy Corbyn on Labour coups, and whether he feels sorry for Starmer As Keir Starmer endures a slow ousting, his predecessor recalls the day in 2016 when colleagues tried to force him out – and assesses who might come next
The Independent UK · May 16 Some see 'King of the North' as UK government's savior. First he needs a seat in Parliament Britain’s government is in turmoil, and some see Andy Burnham as the one to save it
Evening Standard · May 15 Pressure on Starmer ramps up as Burnham one step closer to challenge Labour’s ruling body, the National Executive Committee, has granted Mr Burnham permission to stand in the Makerfield by-election selection process.
The Independent UK · May 15 Voices: Make-or-break Makerfield will be an uphill struggle for Andy Burnham and Labour THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: He’s running – but the Manchester mayor will have to face an electorate sick of exactly this kind of political circus, and a Reform party determined to stop him becoming prime minister
Evening Standard · May 15 Pressure mounts on Starmer as Labour clears path for Burnham's Westminster comeback No date has yet been confirmed for the by-election itself, but a likely date for the content is June 18
The Guardian - UK · May 15 How team Burnham finally cleared the first of many hurdles on route to Westminster At one stage the northern mayor looked to be locked out of parliament, again, but he is still only one step along the road to his No 10 ambitions