Angela Rayner calls for Burnham’s return as she accuses Starmer of ‘crony culture’
Former deputy prime minister says that Labour ‘needs to change’ in first remarks since local elections defeat
Former deputy prime minister says that Labour ‘needs to change’ in first remarks since local elections defeat

A shake-up of the NEC after May’s local election could remove a barrier to Greater Manchester mayor’s leadership ambitions

Departure of Angela Rayner triggers cabinet reshuffle and potentially bloody deputy Labour leader contest

News opens way for her to potentially enter a contest to topple Keir Starmer

The prime minister still sounds like an opposition leader

Labour backbencher looks poised to make swift comeback if Keir Starmer steps down as UK prime minister

Lucy Powell, an ally of Andy Burnham, says party members would take ‘dim view’ of challenge despite looming election losses