News · 10 May 2026
Miliband Emerges as Labour Left's Leadership Choice
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Labour faces a potential leadership contest after losing over 1,100 councillors and 28 councils in the May 2026 local elections. Left-wing backbenchers are urging Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to stand as leader. They hope to prevent a Wes Streeting coronation. Miliband had also privately urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to set out a resignation timeline.
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