BBC Politics • May 17, 2026 02:14

Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight

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The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield.

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Thu 07:31 - BBC Headlines

Watch: Angela Rayner resolves tax affairs - what now?

Thu 13:40 - BBC Politics

Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior who is once again a power player

Fri 11:39 - France 24

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Sun 02:14 - BBC Politics

Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight

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BBC Headlines

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07:31

Watch: Angela Rayner resolves tax affairs - what now?

BBC chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what this could mean for a potential Labour leadership contest.

BBC Politics

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13:40

Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior who is once again a power player

Her against-the-odds story and personality would make her a formidable opponent in any Labour leadership contest.

France 24

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11:39

Possible contenders in UK Labour Party leadership race

As embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a likely leadership contest, several rivals are getting into position to stand against him to lead the Labour party and the country.