contest
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As the contest to succeed Powell heated up last year, Warsh honed an elevator pitch tuned to Trump’s ears.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 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
The process was overhauled for this year's contest after accusations of voting irregularities in 2025.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
But how could MPs who want to see Sir Keir replaced force a leadership contest and how would the winner be chosen?
From BBC • May 12, 2026
It was clear Specimen considered Jeremy's banishment from the contest fair punishment for getting the class in trouble to begin with.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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