Ed Miliband emerges as contender to replace Starmer
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 11:35 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is emerging as a top contender to replace Labour leader Keir Starmer. BBC reports that Labour MPs believe Miliband is positioning himself for the role, while The Independent says it's unclear if he has formally announced his candidacy.
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