The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice

Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions - and what could be his final choice.

It’s Been a Wild Week in British Politics. What Happens Next?

Nobody has yet challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership, but his leading rival, Andy Burnham, finally has a route to Downing Street.

By Stephen Castle

Andy Burnham's all-in gamble puts him in pole position to challenge Keir Starmer

The mayor of Greater Manchester enters a parliamentary by-election to position himself as a contender to replace the British prime minister, amid political turmoil.

Streeting launches scathing attack on Starmer - and calls for UK to rejoin EU

Ex-health secretary, who is expected to launch leadership bid soon, condemns ‘heavy-handed’ approach Wes Streeting has launched a scathing attack on what he described as Keir Starmer’s “heavy-handed” leadership culture, which he claimed had stifled creative policy thinking in government. Streeting criticised the effectiveness of Labour’s first two years in power – all of which he has spent in cabinet – saying Labour “arrived in government underprepared in too many areas and lacking clarity of...

By Raphael Boyd

Rivals told to skip leadership contest if Andy Burnham wins by-election - The Times

Rivals told to skip leadership contest if Andy Burnham wins by-election  The Times

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

By Lucy Leeson

Andy Burnham, Britain’s could-be prime minister, is a man of two parts

50% Manchester, 50% Merseyside

Anthony Barnett: England, ethno-nationalism and what I told Andy Burnham

The author on the break-up of Britain and why Burnham must embrace constitutional reform

By Nicholas Harris

Streeting says he will stand in any contest to replace Starmer

Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting said on Saturday that he would challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer in any leadership contest held, days after stepping down and urging Starmer to set a timetable for his departure. “We need a proper contest with the best candidates on the field, and I will be standing,” Streeting told a […]

Streeting confirms he will contest Starmer for leadership

Wes Streeting has confirmed he will be standing, should a Labour leadership contest to replace Labour Party leader and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer be triggered.

Andy Burnham’s byelection bid sends UK borrowing costs soaring to 15-year high - The Observer

Andy Burnham’s byelection bid sends UK borrowing costs soaring to 15-year high  The Observer

Taoiseach dismisses leadership speculation amid poor Fianna Fáil polling in byelection

Martin was asked whether there was a “Wes Streeting waiting in the wings”.