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What could happen next in Labour leadership challenge?

How a contest to become PM is triggered, and Andy Burnham’s chances in the Makerfield byelectionUK politics live – latest updatesA contender is declared the winner if they get more than 50% of first p...

First minister spent election night win at Premier Inn after forgetting his keys

After declaring a "new dawn" for Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth spent the night at the budget hotel chain.

Christopher Harborne, tycoon who gave £5m to Farage, enters UK rich list at No 6

Crypto billionaire goes straight into top 10 on Sunday Times list, with Noel and Liam Gallagher among other first-timersBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesChristopher Harbo...

Starmer loyalist admits PM is unpopular but warns against ‘copying Tories’

Housing secretary Steve Reed says no one has numbers for challenge and Labour should row in behind prime ministerUK politics live – latest updatesOne of Keir Starmer’s closest allies in the cabinet ha...

Labour, u ok hun? - podcast

Guardian columnist Rafael Behr talks through a tumultuous day for Labour and Keir Starmer – following the resignation of health secretary Wes Streeting, and the renewed possibility of a Westminster co...

Burnham lines up potential return to Westminster to rival PM for leadership

UK ministers accused of weakening legal protections for torture victims

Council of Europe members plan to change interpretation of ECHR to make it easier to deport refused asylum seekersKeir Starmer’s government has been accused of trying to water down legal protections f...

Andy Burnham has path to challenge PM but must win byelection first

Greater Manchester mayor would need to win Makerfield seat before launching campaign for Labour leadershipAndy Burnham now has a potential route back to parliament and a chance to become Labour’s next...

Is Andy Burnham about to return to Westminster? - podcast

Andy Burnham has announced he will attempt to return to Westminster after the Labour MP Josh Simons said he will vacate his Makerfield seat in order for Burnham to run in a byelection. It follows a da...

Starmer will not attempt to block Burnham from standing to be MP in Makerfield - as it happened

This liveblog is now closedReport: Andy Burnham has path to challenge PM but must win byelection firstAl Carns, the defence minister first elected in 2024, will launch his own leadership bid if a cont...

Polanski didn't vote in elections

Zack Polanski has admitted that he did not vote in last week's local elections - as he was not registered.

Who is Josh Simons, the Labour MP who quit for Andy Burnham?

Makerfield MP is an ambitious Labour figure who only won the seat two years ago“He’s burned bright and briefly,” says one MP of Josh Simons. At the age of 32, the Makerfield MP has already run a think...

How new owner became all powerful in ‘high stakes’ attempt to revive former WH Smith chain

Low-profile Modella has positioned itself as a key creditor, landlord and brand owner to struggling TG Jones as store closures and job cuts loomShoppers at WH Smith were once accustomed to being offer...

Will Starmer go – and if so, how? Four scenarios in the battle for No 10

A return to Westminster for Andy Burnham is far from guaranteed, while Starmer could fight a leadership challenge and winWhile Keir Starmer’s authority as prime minister feels terminally undermined af...

Wes Streeting quits cabinet and calls on Starmer to resign

Former health secretary, who is on the party’s right, says he wants a leadership contest with a broad range of candidatesUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting has quit as health secretary and...

What would potential Labour leadership candidates do differently from Starmer?

We look at the stances on key issues of Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner and Ed MilibandWes Streeting’s resignation as health secretary, and the resignation of former minister Josh Simons as...

Wes walks, Starmer stays, but has Burnham got the momentum? - The Latest

Wes Streeting has quit his cabinet role as health secretary and called on Keir Starmer to resign as prime minister after days of speculation. But Streeting did not launch his own challenge to trigger...

Wes Streeting vowed to fix ‘broken’ NHS but critics say he failed to deliver

NHS experts and MPs say he ‘told a good story’ as health secretary while kicking difficult cans down the roadWes Streeting’s 22 months in office were characterised by relentless media interviews, news...

Labour winds are blowing towards Burnham – and Streeting knows it

Could now former health secretary and Manchester mayor be about to make an unlikely deal to oust Keir Starmer?Who said the Labour party needs “a battle of ideas, not of personalities or petty factiona...

Nigel Farage bought £1.4m property in cash shortly after receiving £5m gift

Standards watchdog investigating money from crypto billionaire which Reform UK leader now says was ‘reward’ for BrexitNigel Farage bought a £1.4m property in cash shortly after receiving a £5m persona...