News · 2 May 2026
Labour in Crisis as Streeting and Burnham Eye Starmer's Job
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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