London (AFP) – As embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a likely leadership contest, several rivals are getting into position to stand against him to lead the Labour party and the country.
Issued on: 15/05/2026 - 13:38
If a leadership race is triggered, the winner will be selected by the party membership. Here are the possible contenders:
The 43-year-old rising Labour star resigned as health minister Thursday with a barbed message saying he had "lost confidence" in Starmer.
He urged debate on the party's future direction with the "best possible field of candidates", rather than launching a solo bid.
