From Streeting to Miliband: Who could challenge Keir Starmer for the leadership?

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Keir Starmer appears to be in so much trouble holding on as Labour leader and PM that Downing Street had to warn his potential successors. Political editor David Maddox looks at who could replace him

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A panicked Downing Street briefing about Keir Starmer’s plans to fight off any attempts to oust him has fuelled speculation about who could replace him as leader.

From Streeting to Miliband: Who could challenge Keir Starmer for the leadership?

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