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UK minister quits ahead of possible challenge to Starmer

Britain's health minister Wes Streeting has resigned. He plans to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party. Starmer faces pressure after recent election losses. Other figures like Angela Rayner are also mentioned as potential contenders. The party is navigating a period of uncertainty and potential change.

The Economic Times

‘Is he getting rid of Starmer?’ Profile boost for Streeting in Ilford North seat

Despite slim majority of 528, many constituents of potential Labour leadership candidate seem rather fond of him

The Guardian - UK

Swinney contrasts ‘swift action’ in Scotland to ‘constant crisis’ at Westminster

SNP leader John Swinney spoke after being sworn in again as an MSP at Holyrood.

Evening Standard

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How would a Streeting-Starmer leadership contest work?

Wes Streeting’s resignation as health secretary appears could pave the way for him to take on Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership

The Independent UK

UK health minister Wes Streeting resigns, saying he has lost confidence in Starmer

Streeting is the first Cabinet member to resign as Starmer faces pressure to step down after the Labour Party’s disastrous results last week in local and regional elections.

Euronews

Labour turmoil intensifies with sniping over possible Streeting leadership bid

No 10 continued to insist Sir Keir Starmer would fight any leadership challenge mounted against him.

Evening Standard

It’s Rayner or no-one facing Starmer in Labour leadership contest, Corbyn says

It might be Angela Rayner or nobody facing Sir Keir Starmer in a potential Labour leadership challenge, Jeremy Corbyn has said.

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Swinney: Calm and elegance of Holyrood in contrast to chaos of Westminster

Scotland’s First Minister spoke of his ‘enormous pride’ at being the first MSP to be sworn into the new Parliamentary session at Holyrood on Thursday

Evening Standard

Wes Streeting resigns sparking fresh crisis for Starmer – what we know

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The Independent UK

Angela Rayner Cleared By HMRC Over Tax Dispute As She Moves To Challenge Starmer For Labour Leadership

Angela Rayner has been cleared by HMRC over unpaid stamp duty, fuelling speculation she could challenge Keir Starmer as his government unravels.

International Business Times UK

Streeting in standoff with No 10 as allies claim ‘things are shifting’

Source claims Streeting has enough support to challenge Keir Starmer but he is still hoping PM will resign

The Guardian - UK

UK must seek closer trade ties with EU to reverse economic damage of Brexit, think tank warns

Trade with Europe has ‘undershot ambition’, says Resolution Foundation

The Independent UK

The Latest: Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future remains uncertain

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future is uncertain as key Labour Party members prepare to challenge his leadership

The Independent UK

More Mandelson files ‘set to be released next week’ in yet another blow to Starmer

The Peter Mandelson scandal has threatened to bring down the government a number of times

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The Independent UK

Why Rayner being cleared over her tax affairs is a problem for Streeting’s bid for No 10

The way is now clear for Angela Rayner to throw her hat into the ring and represent a soft left option for the party in any leadership contest

The Independent UK

Will Starmer resign? Labour leadership battle explained in one minute

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The Guardian - UK

What was HMRC’s investigation into Angela Rayner’s tax affairs all about?

Findings of inquiry into stamp duty paid on Hove flat crucial to any leadership bid

The Guardian - UK

Starmer will not attempt to block Burnham from standing to be MP in Makerfield - as it happened

Announcing he would step down as an MP, Labour’s Josh Simons said: ‘I am standing aside so that Andy Burnham can return to his home’

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The Independent UK

Analysis: Do Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting have what it takes to be Labour leader?

Wes Streeting is expected to resign as health secretary today, triggering a leadership contest against Sir Keir Starmer. Meanwhile, Angela Rayner has said she’s been cleared of tax misconduct by HMRC, clearing the way for her own campaign.

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner 'cleared' in HMRC tax dodge investigation paving way for Labour leadership run

Former Deputy Prime Minister does not rule out running in any leadership race but says she would not ‘trigger’ contest

The Independent UK

Boost for Reeves as GDP shows 0.6% growth despite Iran war crisis

As Starmer’s leadership crisis continues the pound has dropped and investors have been selling government bonds

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner’s leadership bid boost as HMRC clear her over tax affairs

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The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Is this Starmer’s last stand?

In today’s newsletter: As the prime minister loses his grip on his party, his health minister appears to be waiting in the wings to take a chance on a leadership bid

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs as leadership bid heats up

The MP for Ashton-under-Lyne said the investigation into her underpayment of stamp duty had ‘clipped her wings’

Evening Standard

Rayner ‘cleared by HMRC over tax affairs’ amid uncertainty over Starmer’s future

The Prime Minister’s former deputy did not rule out running in any Labour leadership race but said she would not ‘trigger’ a contest.

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