General · 13 May 2026

Ed Miliband may enter Labour leadership race

Pressure is growing on Prime Minister Keir Starmer after Labour's poor local election results. Reuters reported on 12 May that Ed Miliband told cabinet colleagues he would be prepared to seek the party leadership if Wes Streeting launched a challenge. Miliband later denied he was actively planning a bid, while more than 80 Labour lawmakers have urged Starmer to step down.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 May 2026 at 4:12

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