Wes Streeting has been touted as the “grandma’s favourite” in any future Labour leadership contest as the Health Secretary’s supporters seek to highlight his chances of success.

Speculation over who might replace Sir Keir Starmer in No 10 has ramped up in recent weeks following a rash of unforced errors and low poll ratings surrounding the Prime Minister .

It comes after it emerged on Monday that the think-tank behind Starmer’s rise to power, Labour Together, has been canvassing activists on who could replace him as leader. New Feature

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While there is no immediate threat to the Labour leader, MPs are mobilising behind their preferred candidates in case a future leadership race breaks out in the next 12 months. It comes amid gr

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