Labour leadership drama erupts as Rayner, Streeting and Burnham pivot in 12 hours
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In a 12-hour burst of activity, Angela Rayner’s tax-clearance interviews, Wes Streeting’s resignation from the cabinet, and Andy Burnham’s move to back a Makerfield by-election roiled Labour, weakening Keir Starmer and signaling a potential leadership challenge even though no formal contest has begun.
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