Labour leadership race kicks off as Streeting quits and Burnham eyes No. 10
TL;DR
Wes Streeting resigns from government to run for Labour leadership, while Andy Burnham pursues a bid that could require a by‑election, triggering a contest to replace Keir Starmer. While a summer contest is plausible, timing and whether Starmer stays or stands are uncertain. The government faces domestic pressures (defence spending, energy bills, online safety, NHS staffing) and international challenges (Hormuz, NATO, EU relations) under the shadow of leadership turmoil.
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