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How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama

Three senior Labour figures made moves that weakened Sir Keir Starmer as MPs weighed whether to open a leadership contest.

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Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics.

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Who are the senior Labour figures vying to replace Sir Keir Starmer?

Here the Press Association looks at the possible candidates should a Labour leadership contest be triggered.

·London, United Kingdom
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The former British Minister of Health Wes Streeting confirmed on Saturday what was advancing his resignation 24 hours ago: his intention to dispute the leadership of the Labour Party to the British Prime Minister if the leader finally gives in to the accumulated pressure and calls for elections. Starmer has already warned that he does not intend to open a race for office even though he is increasingly cornered in the last few weeks following sca…

·Madrid, Spain
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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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