contenders

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The prime minister is continuing to resist calls to stand down and set a timetable for his departure and is expected to fight any challenge from Burnham or other likely contenders.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Furthermore, none of the supposed leading contenders comes without baggage.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

The 41-year-old has turned each of his teams into contenders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

However the party's rulebook presents a hurdle for potential leadership hopefuls, with contenders required to win the endorsement of 81 Labour MPs, a fifth of the current total, in order to trigger a contest.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The Heads of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang will be arriving with their shortlisted contenders in October, and the selection of the three champions will take place at Halloween.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling