News · 2 May 2026
Labour in Crisis as Streeting and Burnham Eye Starmer's Job
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Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, has reportedly secured the backing of more than 81 Labour MPs, the minimum needed to trigger a leadership contest against Sir Keir Starmer. Streeting denied the reports, saying he supports the Prime Minister. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham is said to have a plan to return to Westminster within weeks through a by-election, ahead of Labour's expected May 7 election losses.
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