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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

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

The Guardian - UK · 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

Evening Standard · 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’.

The Independent UK · 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.

Evening Standard · 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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK · May 16