The Battle for Keir Starmer’s Ear as Labour Homes In on UK Power

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(Bloomberg) — As Keir Starmer closes in on the reins of UK power, tensions behind the scenes in his opposition Labour Party are flaring up as aides jostle for influence — and future jobs in 10 Downing Street.

With a general election expected later this year, a YouGov poll this week put Labour 26 points ahead of Rishi Sunak’s ruling Conservatives. But instead of spurring excitement among Starmer’s top team, the increasing likelihood he’ll be Britain’s next premier has sparked a bitter internal struggle between competing power bases, according to more than two dozen current and former Labour officials and lawmakers.