BBC Politics
Starmer Considers Political Future, Which Is Diplomatic for 'Everyone Is Telling Him to Quit'
Keir Starmer is reportedly mulling resignation as cabinet ministers, MPs, and even Donald Trump line up to tell him the gig is up.
2026-06-21
BBC Politics
2026-06-17
BBC Politics
Wes Streeting Ready to Trigger Labour Leadership Contest as Early as Next Week, Because Apparently There's a Schedule for This Sort of Thing
Wes Streeting says he's ready to trigger a Labour leadership contest as early as next week, because the party clearly needs more drama than a by-election can provide.
2026-06-05
BBC Politics
Andy Burnham Eyes Labour Leadership, Promises Not to Use By-Election as 'Stepping Stone' (But Also Kind of Does)
Andy Burnham wants to be Labour leader, but first he needs to win a by-election - a minor detail he's hoping voters won't notice.
2026-05-22
BBC Politics
Makerfield By-Election: Andy Burnham Faces Off Against a Plumber, a Clown, and Several Other People
A by-election in Greater Manchester features a mayor, a plumber, and a leader whose official name includes 'Howlin' - democracy, folks.
2026-05-16
BBC Politics
Wes Streeting Confirms He'd Run for Labour Leader, Andy Burnham Vows to 'Save' Party from Itself
Streeting jumps into the leadership fray while Burnham plots a by-election comeback to 'reclaim' Labour, and Sir Keir insists he's not going anywhere.
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