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abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Andy Burnham Secures 322 Labour MP Backers but Remains One Short of Locking Out Rivals
Labour MP Andy Burnham has the support of 322 of the party's 403 MPs in his bid to become leader and prime minister. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged him to arrive with a detailed plan for office.
abcnews.go.compolitics3 days agoUpdated
Andy Burnham Secures 322 Labour MP Nominations, Al Carns Withdraws
Andy Burnham secured the support of 322 of 403 Labour members of Parliament on the day nominations opened for the party leadership. The total far exceeds the 81 required to stand, leaving little room for a rival challenge before nominations close July 16.
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politics4 days ago
Sole Candidate Casts Vote in Labour Leadership Contest
The only declared candidate in the Labour leadership race voted for himself as the nomination window opened. The outgoing leader endorsed the candidate and described their prior work together.
news.sky.compolitics4 days ago
Labour MP plans party leadership run after election losses
A Labour MP who served briefly as transport secretary said the former transport secretary has been preparing to become prime minister for at least a year. Nominations from Labour MPs have opened for the leadership contest.
The Independentpolitics20 days ago
Labour MPs Weigh Bids to Block Burnham Path to Leadership
Two senior Labour MPs are considering leadership challenges after former Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation. Andy Burnham won a by-election last week and is positioned to become the next prime minister if no contest occurs.
straitstimes.compolitics27 days ago
Streeting Says He Would Trigger Labour Leadership Contest Next Week if Needed
Wes Streeting stated he is prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest as early as next week if uncertainty persists after the Makerfield by-election. He said he prefers Sir Keir Starmer decide on his own terms but would act if paralysis continues.
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The Independentpolitics27 days ago
Labour MP urges Keir Starmer to set departure timetable after Makerfield by-election
A former health secretary called on the prime minister to announce a timetable for stepping down once the Makerfield by-election result is known. The MP also stated he expects a Labour leadership contest regardless of the outcome.
info.gov.hkworld44 days ago
Wes Streeting Resigns as Health Secretary and Outlines Policy Ideas
Former health secretary Wes Streeting resigned earlier this month to prepare for a potential leadership contest. In a Sunday Times interview he outlined positions on national insurance, North Sea licences and EU relations ahead of the Makerfield by-election on 18 June.
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The Independentpolitics57 days ago
Labour Leadership Debate Highlights Policy Differences
Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting have publicly called for new thinking within the Labour Party. The discussion comes while the next general election remains about three years away.
The Bbcpolitics57 days ago
Culture Secretary Says Leadership Contest Decision Is Personal for Prime Minister
The culture secretary stated that any decision on a leadership contest is personal for the prime minister. She expressed support for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham entering Parliament and noted recent election results.
order-order.comworld58 days ago
Wes Streeting Announces Labour Leadership Bid and Calls for EU Rejoining
Wes Streeting resigned as health secretary and announced he will run for Labour leader. He spoke at a conference in London and said the party needs a contest with multiple candidates.
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thecanary.copolitics60 days ago
UK Chancellor Said Labour Contest Would Create Chaos
The chancellor cited stronger-than-expected UK GDP growth of 0.6 percent in the latest quarter, which made Britain the fastest-growing G7 nation. She argued that a Labour leadership election would damage the economy at a time of global conflict and rising government borrowing cos…
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thecanary.coworld60 days ago
Jess Phillips Warns Andy Burnham Against Appearing Entitled in Labour Leadership Bid
Jess Phillips resigned as a junior minister on May 13, 2026. In her first interview the following day, she cautioned Andy Burnham not to appear entitled while seeking a parliamentary seat to stand for party leadership. The comments were made on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast.
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