Former health secretary said he had ‘no doubt’ there would be a Labour leadership contest as he said he hopes Andy Burnham wins a seat in Parliament later this week

Mr Burnham hopes to win Thursday’s Makerfield by-election and could then launch a campaign to replace Sir Keir as prime minister and Labour leader

Streeting reaffirms that he would fight in any leadership battle during speech on the economy

Former health secretary said he had ‘no doubt’ there would be a Labour leadership contest as he said he hopes Andy Burnham wins a seat in Parliament later this week

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Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting also insisted he had the required support from Labour MPs and had 'every intention' of standing in any Labour leadership contest

Labour leadership hopeful Wes Streeting today demanded that Sir Keir Starmer quit the top job once the Makerfield by-election concludes. The former Health Secretary called on the…

The former health secretary insisted he has the backing of the 80 MPs required to stand in a contest

Former health secretary is confident he can reel in the Manchester Mayor's poll lead for next leader

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