Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to 'save' Labour
Summary
Wes Streeting has said he will run in any Labour leadership contest after resigning as health secretary, while Andy Burnham plans to stand in a by-election to return to Parliament and potentially challenge Sir Keir Starmer. Both men are seen as main rivals to Sir Keir, who faces pressure to resign following poor election results for Labour.Key Facts
- Wes Streeting resigned as health secretary and declared he would enter a Labour leadership contest.
- Andy Burnham plans to stand in the Makerfield by-election to return as an MP.
- Labour rules require Burnham to be an MP to challenge for leader.
- Burnham wants to use the by-election to "save" the Labour Party and reconnect it with working-class voters.
- Sir Keir Starmer faces criticism after Labour lost many council seats in England and Wales, and performed poorly in Scotland.
- About 90 Labour MPs have urged Sir Keir to resign or set a timetable for leaving leadership.
- The by-election is expected to take place on 18 June.
- Streeting supports allowing Burnham to stand first to avoid instability in the party and strengthen the legitimacy of a new leader.
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