General · 10 May 2026

Miliband Emerges as Labour Left's Leadership Choice

Labour faces a potential leadership contest after losing over 1,100 councillors and 28 councils in the May 2026 local elections. Left-wing backbenchers are urging Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to stand as leader. They hope to prevent a Wes Streeting coronation. Miliband had also privately urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to set out a resignation timeline.

By BriefTea Editorial · 10 May 2026 at 5:29

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