challenger

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Rayner, who is also seen as a potential challenger to Sir Keir, told the Guardian newspaper she did not rule out running in any Labour leadership race but said she would not "trigger" a contest.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Under party rules, any challenger would need the support of 81 Labour MPs -- 20 percent of the party in parliament -- to trigger a leadership contest.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Under Labour Party rules, a contest is triggered when 81 lawmakers back a specific challenger.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

He also promoted the GOP challenger to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tina Forte, in 2024 as well as Bresnahan’s 2024 campaign.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

The boxing match pitted Bob Foster, a black American and the light heavyweight champion of the world, against a white challenger from South Africa.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane