James Tapsfield

Keir Starmer is due to be replaced in Downing Street by Andy Burnham on Monday, having been effectively ousted as Labour leader in a coup.

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey is using a speech to warn the incoming PM that it might be 'too late' if he waits until after the next general election.

The arrangements are intended to help fill the gap in the public finances caused by the move away from petrol and diesel vehicles.

Keir Starmer could make attending the World Cup final his last act as PM if England make it through.

Andy Burnham has been given a reality check by Tony Blair as he is cheered into Downing Street by fawning Labour MPs.

James Tapsfield, Uk Political Editor The Lib Dems are urging Andy Burnham to keep the Left in power by introducing a PR voting system immediately.

Some households could end up paying more than £50,000 a year under a version of the system, according to the analysis - just because they live in expensive areas.

The potential battering London and the South East could take from an Andy Burnham 'land tax' has been laid bare in a report.

More than three companies are going bust every day - making a mockery of Rachel Reeves' claims to have 'beaten the odds' in a 'goodbye' speech as Chancellor.

More than three companies are going bust every day – making a mockery of Rachel Reeves' claims to have 'beaten the odds' in a 'goodbye' speech as Chancellor.