Greg Heffer

An Opinium survey found 55 per cent of respondents believe Sir Keir should quit as Labour leader and leave Downing Street .

Peter Kyle, the Business Secretary, did not knock back reports that Sir Keir will announce as early as Monday that he is leaving Downing Street .

Mel Stride , the shadow chancellor, claimed Reform's 'numbers never add up' as he criticised their 'irresponsible' promises and 'unfunded' spending commitments.

Despite Reform's hopes of running Andy Burnham close in the Makerfield by-election, the Labour politician secured a thumping win.

Sir Keir promised his incoming administration would 'tread more lightly on your lives' and 'unite our country' following years of Westminster drama and division.

Sir Keir promised his incoming administration would 'tread more lightly on your lives' and 'unite our country' following years of Westminster drama and division.

Shortly after 9.30am, Keir Starmer was greeted by cheers and applause from his supporters as he stepped out of No10 together with Lady Starmer.

The Prime Minister had been hoping to finalise his much-trumpeted Brexit 'reset' deal at the Brussels meeting on 22 July.

Shortly after being formally sworn in as the MP for Makerfield, following his thumping by-election win last week, Mr Burnham enjoyed a photo shoot with his new colleagues.

The Prime Minister had been hoping to finalise his much-trumpeted Brexit 'reset' deal at the Brussels meeting on 22 July.