politics
Streeting resigns and criticises government's 'drift'
Streeting says he’s lost confidence in Sir Keir Starmer and calls for a debate about “what comes next”. Source link
Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior who is once again a power player
Her against-the-odds story and personality would make her a formidable opponent in any Labour leadership contest. Source link
Watch: Streeting's resigned – what now?
Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, amid speculation that he could launch a Labour leadership bid. Source link
Dale Vince admits 'crazy' thought of becoming Prime Minister
Vince says he has “kicked around” the idea of standing to be Prime Minister to “make the country better”. Source link
Reform loses control of county council
Green councillor Matt Jenkins is the new council leader of Worcestershire County Council. Source link
Chris Mason: Potential leadership challengers jostle for positions
Sir Keir Starmer and his backers argue a leadership contest would paralyse the government for months. Source link
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. Source link
Burnham pulls out of BBC phone-in amid speculation
Burnham’s spokesman says he has to “prioritise discussions arising from last week’s elections”. Source link
'I've been exonerated': Angela Rayner says HMRC has cleared her over flat stamp duty
Rayner stood down as deputy prime minister in September 2025 after admitting underpaying stamp duty. Source link
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. Source link