Lucy Powell & Wes Streeting

Lucy Powell: Deputy Labour leader, key Burnham ally, suggested Thames Water could be placed under special measures.

Wes Streeting: Appointed Defence Secretary, expected to push for higher defence spending.

Lucy Powell: Deputy Labour leader supports the scrapping, emphasizing focus on cost of living.

Wes Streeting: Appointed Defence Secretary, he abandoned plans to run against Burnham for Labour leadership.

Lucy Powell: Lucy Powell, the Deputy Labour leader, reiterated her support for Andy Burnham, highlighting his connection to the area as crucial for the United Kingdom — Labour Party.

Wes Streeting: Wes Streeting is a former health secretary who has resigned and indicated he is prepared to trigger a leadership contest against Keir Starmer if Andy Burnham wins the by-election or if Keir Starmer does not resign.

Lucy Powell: Appointed Education Secretary.

Wes Streeting: Appointed Defence Secretary.

Lucy Powell: Lucy Powell replaced Angela Rayner as deputy Labour leader after an election among party members.

Wes Streeting: Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, is mentioned in reports about a potential 'joint ticket' for the Labour leadership with Angela Rayner, though sources close to Rayner deny such a pact.