Advertisement

Is there a Labour leadership contest on the books for the UK?

Andy Burnham will attempt to return to the House of Commons in the UK as an MP – it's after Wes S...

Share this article

09.40 15 May 2026


Is there a Labour leadership contest on the books for the UK?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

09.40 15 May 2026


Andy Burnham will attempt to return to the House of Commons in the UK as an MP – it's after Wes Streeting resigned as Health Secretary, saying he had lost confidence in Keir Starmer’s leadership. 

 Any candidate in any leadership contest must be an MP. 

 Oliver Wright is Policy Editor with The London Times and joined Claire to discuss.


Read more about

The Claire Byrne Show

Related Episodes

Sophie Toscan du Plantier: Lov...

00:15:36

Sophie Toscan du Plantier: Love of the Land

The Pat Kenny Show

00:15:36


Boxed with John Fardy: 'L...

00:07:44

Boxed with John Fardy: 'Last Seen'

The Pat Kenny Show

00:07:44


Bakewell Tart basics with Chef...

00:05:40

Bakewell Tart basics with Chef Gareth Mullins

The Pat Kenny Show

00:05:40


Ukraine, enlargement & the...

00:10:45

Ukraine, enlargement & the EPC’s big Dublin summit

The Pat Kenny Show

00:10:45