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Prospect of Labour leadership race brings out different sides of rivals

fromIrish Independent

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Andy Burnham could beat Nigel Farage in a UK general election, poll suggests

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John Healey says Labour infighting puts government's credibility at risk

4 days ago

Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister

A likely Labour leadership change is emerging through informal contests, with Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting targeting different audiences and policy positions.

5 days ago

Labour chaos worsens as Starmer determined to lead into next election - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Keir Starmer refused to set a departure timetable, saying he intends to lead Labour into the next general election despite growing internal unrest.

11 hours ago

Reeves makes case to remain as chancellor with reports Burnham may favour Miliband

Reeves’ allies urge MPs to keep her chancellor, arguing her market credibility is essential and that replacing her with Ed Miliband would risk bond-market confidence.

2 days ago

Prospect of Labour leadership race brings out different sides of rivals

Labour faces overlapping political contests that force Burnham and Streeting to prove credibility on migration and fiscal rules while leadership uncertainty persists.

fromIrish Independent

Andy Burnham could beat Nigel Farage in a UK general election, poll suggests

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham leads Keir Starmer in head-to-head polling against Nigel Farage’s Reform UK by 14 points, though Labour Brexit tensions could threaten his by-election prospects.

John Healey says Labour infighting puts government's credibility at risk

Labour leadership infighting threatens the party’s credibility in government, requiring focus on national interests amid ongoing crises affecting families’ incomes.

4 days ago

Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister

A likely Labour leadership change is emerging through informal contests, with Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting targeting different audiences and policy positions.

5 days ago

Labour chaos worsens as Starmer determined to lead into next election - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Keir Starmer refused to set a departure timetable, saying he intends to lead Labour into the next general election despite growing internal unrest.

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1 day ago

Electoral reform and reversing Brexit: they're more connected than you might think | Tom Baldwin

Labour leadership ambitions are driving renewed calls for EU re-entry, but leaders must avoid repeating Conservative mistakes about negotiating terms after Brexit.

2 days ago

Wes Streeting backs 12bn wealth tax as Labour leadership battle looms - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A £12 billion-a-year wealth tax proposal would equalise capital gains tax with income tax while preserving incentives for genuine entrepreneurs.

4 days ago

Labour likely to win next election with Burnham as leader, say party members UK politics live

UK unemployment rose to 5% as wage growth slowed, while Labour members prefer Andy Burnham over Keir Starmer for leadership.

6 days ago

Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight

Leaving the European Union is described as a catastrophic mistake, with a call for a new Labour push toward a closer EU relationship.

We need a different path': Andy Burnham vows to put energy and water under public control

Mass renationalisation would be central to Andy Burnham’s policy platform, focusing on stronger public control of energy, housing, water, and transport.

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What to know about contenders who could replace Keir Starmer as Britain's Labour leader

The Independent funds on-the-ground reporting without paywalls, while UK Labour faces leadership turmoil after local election defeats and a Cabinet resignation.

Starmer faces fight for survival as Rayner issues last chance' ultimatum

The Independent emphasizes fact-based reporting without paywalls, supported by donations, while Labour leadership tensions center on Keir Starmer’s premiership and potential challenges.

2 weeks ago

How Starmer hopes Brown's big clunking fist can save him from a Labour coup

Journalism without paywalls and on-the-ground reporting supports fact-based coverage across political issues.

Labour leadership faces pressure after poor election results, prompting Starmer to appoint prominent figures to strengthen his position.

What to know about contenders who could replace Keir Starmer as Britain's Labour leader

The Independent funds on-the-ground reporting without paywalls, while UK Labour faces leadership turmoil after local election defeats and a Cabinet resignation.

Starmer faces fight for survival as Rayner issues last chance' ultimatum

The Independent emphasizes fact-based reporting without paywalls, supported by donations, while Labour leadership tensions center on Keir Starmer’s premiership and potential challenges.

2 weeks ago

How Starmer hopes Brown's big clunking fist can save him from a Labour coup

Journalism without paywalls and on-the-ground reporting supports fact-based coverage across political issues.

Labour leadership faces pressure after poor election results, prompting Starmer to appoint prominent figures to strengthen his position.

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Tories warn the chaos around Starmer is 'damaging the economy' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Labour infighting is driving market alarm and higher borrowing costs, threatening Britain’s fiscal credibility despite recent GDP growth.

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Wes Streeting quits cabinet and calls on Starmer to resign

Wes Streeting quit as health secretary, demanded Keir Starmer resign, and urged a broad Labour leadership contest with multiple candidates.

Starmer to say incremental change won't cut it' in major make-or-break speech to avert leadership challenge UK politics live

A leadership contest is already unfolding through competing policy signals from Angela Rayner and Keir Starmer, with Starmer warning incremental change is insufficient.

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PM comes out fighting': what the UK papers say as Starmer battles on

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Pity Keir Starmer he's the fall guy for a Labour right that's ready to cast him aside | Owen Jones

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Henry Zeffman: Less than meets the eye to Starmer's words on Brexit

Wes Streeting quits cabinet and calls on Starmer to resign

Wes Streeting quit as health secretary, demanded Keir Starmer resign, and urged a broad Labour leadership contest with multiple candidates.

Starmer to say incremental change won't cut it' in major make-or-break speech to avert leadership challenge UK politics live

A leadership contest is already unfolding through competing policy signals from Angela Rayner and Keir Starmer, with Starmer warning incremental change is insufficient.

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PM comes out fighting': what the UK papers say as Starmer battles on

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Pity Keir Starmer he's the fall guy for a Labour right that's ready to cast him aside | Owen Jones

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Henry Zeffman: Less than meets the eye to Starmer's words on Brexit

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Reeves says if economy ain't broke, don't fix it' - as fight to keep her job goes on

Britain’s stronger-than-expected early-2026 growth supports fiscal stability and argues against risking domestic political changes.

Who are the main threats to Keir Starmer's Labour leadership?

Streeting is seen as a leading contender for Labour leadership, shifting left on Gaza and welfare to appeal to party members.

Andy Burnham is not an MP, and Angela Rayner faces unresolved tax issues, affecting their leadership prospects.

Streeting’s claim of support from many MPs is disputed, and he faces opposition from soft-left and Stop Wes MPs.

2 weeks ago

Starmer's failure to demonstrate strong values driving away progressive voters'

Keir Starmer came in on a wave of frustration with politics as usual and a promise of change. There is no hiding from the frustration voters feel with his time so far. Some of this can be put down to his personal style but this report suggests it is also due to his discomfort with progressive values.

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Disloyal' Rayner or weak' Starmer? Readers debate who should lead Labour

The Independent provides free, fact-based journalism across major issues including reproductive rights, climate change, and technology, funded by reader donations to maintain editorial independence without paywalls.

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Angela Rayner Emerges as Favourite to Succeed Starmer - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Rayner's attempt to distance herself from Starmer opens the door for a leadership run

Angela Rayner publicly criticized the Labour government for losing connection with working people, signaling her potential challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership amid declining party fortunes.

Angela Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation

Angela Rayner delivered a scathing critique of Sir Keir Starmer's Labour leadership, warning the party is 'running out of time' and has lost connection with working people.

Burnham says Labour should listen to Angela Rayner after she warns party running out of time' to deliver change UK politics live

Angela Rayner implicitly calls for new Labour leadership, signaling dissatisfaction with Keir Starmer's unpopularity among voters and the party's electoral prospects.

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With Burnham blocked, Labour's attention turns back to Angela Rayner

Angela Rayner Emerges as Favourite to Succeed Starmer - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Angela Rayner has become the leading candidate to succeed Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, with 67% of recent bets backing her at 9/4 odds, following her public criticism of Labour's disconnect from working people.

Rayner's attempt to distance herself from Starmer opens the door for a leadership run

Angela Rayner publicly criticized the Labour government for losing connection with working people, signaling her potential challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership amid declining party fortunes.

Angela Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation

Angela Rayner delivered a scathing critique of Sir Keir Starmer's Labour leadership, warning the party is 'running out of time' and has lost connection with working people.

Burnham says Labour should listen to Angela Rayner after she warns party running out of time' to deliver change UK politics live

Angela Rayner implicitly calls for new Labour leadership, signaling dissatisfaction with Keir Starmer's unpopularity among voters and the party's electoral prospects.

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With Burnham blocked, Labour's attention turns back to Angela Rayner

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Politics latest: Rayner warns Starmer's immigration reforms are un-British'

Angela Rayner challenges Prime Minister Keir Starmer's immigration reforms as un-British, warning Labour must deliver change urgently or face decline, while Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes government economic policies and Middle East instability's impact on British costs.

Rayner: government cannot just go through the motions in the face of decline'

Angela Rayner warns Labour's survival is at stake and criticizes the government's plan to increase indefinite leave to remain qualification from five to ten years as un-British.

Politics latest: Rayner warns Starmer's immigration reforms are un-British'

Rayner: government cannot just go through the motions in the face of decline'

Angela Rayner warns Labour's survival is at stake and criticizes the government's plan to increase indefinite leave to remain qualification from five to ten years as un-British.

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Andy Burnham says government would do well to listen' to Angela Rayner

Angela Rayner warns Labour's survival is at stake and criticizes Keir Starmer's government direction, with Andy Burnham publicly backing her criticism as the party faces declining support and potential local election losses.

Keir Starmer abandoned net zero to court Reform voters. He failed

Internal conflict between Starmer's pro-climate stance and skeptical advisers has weakened Labour's environmental messaging, contributing to the loss of a safe seat to the Green Party in a byelection.

fromBusiness Matters

TSSA calls for 'urgent change' in Labour leadership after by-election defeat

TSSA calls for Keir Starmer's resignation, attributing Labour's by-election defeat to the Greens to rightward political positioning that alienated core voters.

Badenoch suggests some Labour MPs would back vote of no confidence - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Conservative leader claims some Labour MPs would back her in a no-confidence vote, saying Labour MPs lack confidence while their leader remains defiant.

Burnham warned not to rock the boat' with Starmer leadership challenge

The Independent funds on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism; David Lammy warned Andy Burnham against public leadership moves that could force an early election.

4 months ago

Beleaguered Starmer appeals for unity at first cabinet meeting of 2026

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

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