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Pb Presented by Nosheen Iqbal with Rafael Behr; produced by Ivor Manley and Ross Burns; executive producer Sami KentThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-05-15 · 02:00 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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Briefing Summary

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Guardian columnist Rafael Behr discussed a significant day for the Labour Party and its leader, Keir Starmer. The day was marked by the resignation of health secretary Wes Streeting and the potential return of Andy Burnham to Westminster. This development followed a week of speculation about the Labour leadership. Despite the events, Keir Starmer remains the leader. The article highlights the political maneuvering and shifting landscape within the Labour Party, with Streeting's departure and Burnham's potential comeback creating a dynamic situation.

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Article analysis

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Key claims

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Rafael Behr, a Guardian columnist, is discussing a significant day for Labour and Keir Starmer.

quoteRafael Behr

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Keir Starmer is still the leader of the Labour party and is not stepping down.

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Thursday was a day when the Labour leadership contest 'really took off'.

quoteRafael Behr

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Wes Streeting resigned as health secretary.

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There is a renewed possibility of Andy Burnham returning to parliament.

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Full report

1 min read · 107 words

Guardian columnist Rafael Behr talks through a tumultuous day for Labour and Keir Starmer – following the resignation of health secretary Wes Streeting, and the renewed possibility of a Westminster comeback for Andy Burnham After a week of speculation and gossip, Thursday seemed to be the day the Labour leadership contest really took off. Officially though, Keir Starmer is still in place … and not going anywhere. Guardian columnist Rafael Behr talks through a frantic day that started with Wes Streeting’s resignation as health secretary and ended with the very real possibility of his rival – Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham – returning to parliament. Continue reading...

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