If the internal election is used to settle scores, it could spell havoc for Starmer’s premiership and the future of this Government
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If the internal election is used to settle scores, it could spell havoc for Starmer’s premiership and the future of this Government
If the internal election is used to settle scores, it could spell havoc for Starmer’s premiership and the future of this Government
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There are several potential candidates who could provide headaches for the PM

The future of the Labour Party now rests on the next most important appointment in the reshuffle – its deputy leader

Competing candidates to be Rayner’s replacement will be queuing up to criticise the Chancellor

Rayner’s replacement won’t have any formal government duties, instead focusing on party’s electoral appeal

Potential candidates have begun to jostle for position in what might become a divisive battle to succeed Angela Rayner.

The PM’s deputy is a vital shield against Labour’s Left and losing her would open up a whole chamber of horrors