"It came hours after Mr Streeting ended days of speculation by quit the cabinet, saying he had lost confidence in the prime minister and calling for a contest for the Labour leadership. Meanwhile, former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner was cleared to run after her tax affairs were resolved with HMRC but she later suggested she may back Mr Burnham. Other possible contenders include energy secretary Ed Miliband and armed forces minister Al Carns."
The Independent states that it sends journalists to cover developing stories across reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, including investigations into political finances and documentary work on American women’s reproductive rights. It says supporters help reporters speak to multiple sides and that it is trusted across the political spectrum. It also states that reporting and analysis are not locked behind paywalls, arguing that quality journalism should be accessible to everyone. Labour is described as facing fresh chaos after Andy Burnham announced a return to the Commons and Wes Streeting resigned as health secretary. John Simons resigned as a minister to allow Burnham to stand in Makerfield, enabling a challenge to Keir’s leadership. Streeting cited lost confidence in the prime minister and called for a leadership contest. Angela Rayner was cleared to run after tax affairs were resolved, and she later suggested she may back Burnham. Other potential contenders include Ed Miliband and Al Carns.
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