Keir Starmer insists there is no vacancy for the Labour leadership, despite a number of potential challengers organising for some time. The Prime Minister is determined to fight on in No 10 and seek a second five-year term.
Among those seen as possible contenders are Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns. Others may enter the race if a contest opens up.
Starmer won a huge majority only two years ago but has long been dogged by leadership rivals. He aims to remain in office for a decade.
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