Voices: Starmer, Burnham, Streeting or Rayner? Tell us who should lead Labour into the next general election
Labour Party is facing significant internal strife following disappointing local election results and ongoing Brexit debates. Key figures such as Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham are positioning themselves for potential leadership challenges, intensifying existing tensions. The party's divisions could undermine its effectiveness as it contends with rising competition from Nigel Farage and Reform UK.
- ▪Labour is experiencing deepening divisions over Brexit and leadership issues.
- ▪Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham are emerging as potential candidates for leadership.
- ▪David Lammy has criticized the infighting, warning it could harm the party's image.
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NewsUKUK PoliticspollStarmer, Burnham, Streeting or Rayner? Tell us who should lead Labour into the next general electionWith Labour descending into fresh infighting over Brexit, leadership manoeuvring and fears of a growing threat from Nigel Farage and Reform UK, our latest poll asks readers who they believe should shape the party’s futureMonday 18 May 2026 12:29 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove…
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