News · 25 April 2026

Ed Miliband Emerges as Top Pick to Replace Starmer

Keir Starmer faces growing calls to step down as Labour leader, with many MPs believing his leadership is ending. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, who led the party from 2010 to 2015 and has repeatedly denied leadership ambitions, has emerged as a top contender, becoming increasingly outspoken over the Mandelson vetting crisis.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 April 2026 at 6:17

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