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A Labour leadership contest could see several high-profile figures step forward. Angela Rayner and Health Secretary Wes Streeting are widely seen as leading potential candidates to replace Keir Starmer. Other ministers, including Shabana Mahmood, Bridget Phillipson, Yvette Cooper, and Al Carns, may also consider a challenge.
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