Rayner, Streeting or Burnham? The favourites to replace Starmer – plus have your say
With local elections approaching, Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour Party faces potential challenges amid criticism over policy reversals and scandals. Figures such as Angela Rayner, Wes Streeting, and Andy Burnham are seen as possible contenders to replace him if the party performs poorly. While Burnham is popular, he is currently ineligible to run for leadership as he is not a sitting MP.
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NewsUKUK PoliticsRayner, Streeting or Burnham? The favourites to replace Starmer – plus have your saySir Keir Starmer could face a serious challenge to his authority after next week’s local electionsAthena Stavrou Political reporter Thursday 30 April 2026 12:06 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2967896","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/new-prime-minister-keir-starmer-rayner-streeting-burnham-b2967896.html","title":"Rayner, Streeting or Burnham? The favourites to replace Starmer – plus have your say"}}Related…
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