Starmer Convenes First Cabinet Meeting as Race to Replace Deputy Leader Begins

Labour civil war intensifies as fight to replace Angela Rayner kicks off

Clear battle lines are emerging as Labour tears itself apart over Sir Keir Starmer's new deputy

What Labour MPs are really saying about the deputy leader race

Before Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC) had even finalised the timetable to replace Angela Rayner as the party’s deputy leader on Monday lunchtime, candidates were hitting the phones.They were gauging whether they had the support of the 80 colleagues in Parliament they need to launch a bid. It’s a contest that’s gearing up to be a verdict on Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership, with allegiance a key dividing line. Two types of candidates ar…

Keir Starmer launches scathing attack condemning Israel after IDF strikes rock Qatar

Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Israel's strikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar

Barrow and Furness MP says Angela Rayner 'did the right thing' in resigning

The Barrow and Furness MP has reacted to the resignation of Angela Rayner as former Deputy Prime Minister.

Claims of 'stitch-up' in Labour's battle to replace Rayner - as first candidate enters race

Bell Ribeiro-Addy has been backed by left-wing colleagues, but more candidates could come forward over the coming days. Meanwhile, the prime minister is assembling his cabinet for the first time since last week's reshuffle.

Race for Labour Deputy Leader creates headache for Starmer

Labour MPs hoping to succeed Angela Rayner as their party's deputy leader have been set a breakneck deadline to get enough support to confirm their names on the ballot.