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UPDATED May 15, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET

May 6, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET

Contenders could replace Keir Starmer as Britain’s leader

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Keir Starmer’s leadership is in jeopardy after Labour’s heavy local election defeats.

WHO: Keir Starmer

WHAT: The article outlines potential contenders to replace Keir Starmer as Britain’s leader.

WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 6:34 AM ET

WHERE: United Kingdom

WHY: Labour suffered heavy defeats in local elections last week.

How this story developed (showing 14 of 14 earlier reports)

Streeting backs Burnham’s leadership bid · May 15, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
Labour leadership contenders after Starmer local defeats · May 15, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Angela Rayner: powerbroker or future prime minister? · May 14, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
Starmer’s rivals prepare to challenge him · May 14, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Potential leadership challengers jostle for position · May 14, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Rayner says she has been cleared over tax affairs · May 14, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Starmer prepares to fight leadership bid by Streeting · May 14, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
Angela Rayner cleared in tax probe, may seek UK leadership · May 14, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
Reeves and Miliband among contenders for chancellor · May 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Who might challenge Starmer in a leadership contest? · May 12, 2026 at 8:02 AM ET
Angela Rayner urges Burnham’s return, hits Starmer · May 10, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Starmer rivals plot slow-motion takeover after rout · May 9, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Keir Starmer holds on as Andy Burnham eyes Westminster · May 8, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Angela Rayner weighs options as leadership hopes fade · May 6, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET

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ABC News —
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BBC News —
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Bloomberg —
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Financial Times —
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New York Times —
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