In regards to the Labour leadership race,
I've liked Keir Starmer for a few years and was really impressed with the way he would debate with Brexit secretaries (Davis, Raab and Barclay). I can recall him tearing the Repeal Bill to shreds back in 2017.
A former DPP, he can scrutinise detail and cut through the BS.
He gets my vote.
I don't agree that the next leader "has to be a woman", I'd much rather they found the right candidate with the right qualities.