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BBC Politics14 May 2026

Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' with eyes on the top job

The Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader - but must get back to Westminster first.

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BBC Politics14 May 2026

Farage says £5m gift a reward for Brexit campaigning

The Reform UK leader, who is facing a Commons standards probe, said he "cannot be bought by anybody".

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BBC Politics14 May 2026

Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' with eyes on the top job

The Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader - but must get back to Westminster first.

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BBC Politics14 May 2026

Wes Streeting: Ambitious Labour heavyweight taking a swing at Starmer

The health secretary comes from a tough background and threw himself into Labour politics at an early age.

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BBC Politics14 May 2026

Watch: Angela Rayner settles tax affairs - what now?

BBC chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what this could mean for a potential Labour leadership contest.

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BBC Politics14 May 2026

How would a Labour leadership contest work?

How could MPs who want to see Sir Keir Starmer replaced force a leadership contest?

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BBC Politics14 May 2026

Burnham pulls out of BBC phone-in amid speculation

Burnham's spokesman says he has to "prioritise discussions arising from last week's elections".

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BBC Politics13 May 2026

Starmer warns against leadership contest in pleas to ministers and MPs

Sir Keir battles to save his job, as Health Secretary Wes Streeting is thought to be plotting a leadership challenge potentially as early as Thursday.

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BBC Politics13 May 2026

Watch: What next after the King's Speech?

BBC Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what is next for the government after the King's Speech.

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BBC Politics13 May 2026

Watch: What next after the King's Speech?

BBC Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what is next for the government after the King's Speech.

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BBC Politics13 May 2026

Wes Streeting: Ambitious minister at centre of leadership speculation

The health secretary comes from a tough background and threw himself into Labour politics at an early age.

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BBC Politics13 May 2026

Standards watchdog launches probe into £5m Farage gift

Parliamentary Standards Commissioner has decided to begin an inquiry into Reform leader Nigel Farage, the BBC understands.

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