We look at Wes Streeting, Ed Miliband, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham’s stances on key issues

Sources say health secretary intends to trigger leadership election as early as Thursday

Health secretary’s lack of challenge had reassured Starmer and his allies – but then briefings for a speculative Thursday launch emerged

The health secretary’s backers have different – not always ideological – reasons for supporting him

Health secretary’s move to force race sparks scramble on left of Labour for candidate to oppose him

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Another day of fevered speculation in parliament saw allies of Wes Streeting claim he is set to resign from the as health secretary and trigger a leadership election with rivals…

Wes Streeting’s resignation as health secretary appears could pave the way for him to take on Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership

Two Labour Party politicians have positioned themselves to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership. Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned, and Angela Rayner…

Britain’s political turmoil deepened on Thursday as Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from the government, a move widely seen as the opening shot in a potential leadership…

Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner, Andy Burnham and surprise candidate Al Carns all face significant hurdles to be PM

We look at Wes Streeting, Ed Miliband, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham’s stances on key issues

Wes Streeting has quit his cabinet role as health secretary and called on Keir Starmer to resign as prime minister. But has he left the door open for Andy Burnham? Lucy Hough…

People take photographs of a betting company's odds on contenders to be the next leader of Britain's Labour party, with Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner's names all…

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The race to challenge Keir Starmer to be the next Prime Minister has blown open after Wes Streeting quit and Andy Burnham unveiled a plan to return as an MP with another Labour MP…

One of Keir Starmer's top cabinet ministers has said he will campaign for any Labour candidate in the Makerfield by-election but warned of the 'risk' of losing the seat and the…

Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner are emerging as possible challengers to the Labour crown, but there’s another lesser-known name that keeps cropping up too: Al Carns.…

Former health secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed he will join any potential leadership race, as pressure piles on Starmer's premiership.

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Wes Streeting announces his candidacy to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader after disappointing local election results.