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Guardian UK15/05/2026PolitiqueUnited Kingdom

Labour Leadership Contest Intensifies with Resignations and Potential Returns

Labour Party Leadership Contest Keir Starmer

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Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary, fueling Labour leadership speculation, while Andy Burnham considers returning to parliament, potentially challenging Keir Starmer.

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Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary, fueling Labour leadership speculation, while Andy Burnham considers returning to parliament, potentially challenging Keir Starmer.

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