Analysis: Do Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting have what it takes to be Labour leader?

Politics
14 May 2026 • 3:24 PM MYT
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Analysis: Do Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting have what it takes to be Labour leader?

Wes Streeting is expected to resign as health secretary today, triggering a leadership contest against Sir Keir Starmer. Meanwhile, Angela Rayner has said she’s been cleared of tax misconduct by HMRC, clearing the way for her own campaign.

In this week’s episode of In The Room, Helen and Cleo, speaking ahead of today’s news about Rayner’s tax clearance, gave their analysis of the two frontrunners.

New episodes of In The Room drop every week. You can listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch on YouTube.

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