MPs applaud PM’s ambition and optimism but John Healey has yet to show he can match leader’s radical perspective

Revelations are further blow to Nigel Farage before conference speech, with Labour reporting party to police

Energy secretary could recommend new North Sea drilling next week, as ministers also consider approval for Rosebank oilfield

Avoiding traditional questions and stilted broadcast clips, PM-in-waiting has evolved his style of media management

The prime minister unveiled his long-awaited defence investment plan on Tuesday after months of delays

The prospective new prime minister will need to deliver on his ability to communicate – and get the big decisions right

Dan Jarvis persuaded Rachel Reeves to reduce £18bn funding gap that led to predecessor resigning

There is high emotion, a deluge of policy papers and an ‘excruciating’ jostle for jobs as Labour’s probable next leader settles back into Westminster life

Home secretary speeds up major part of bill governing asylum and refugees as new prime minister set to take over

Story of the key figures, decisions, planning and missteps in push to line up Greater Manchester mayor for PM

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the fallout from Keir Starmer’s resignation

Ministers say Starmer will set out his intentions on Monday morning with an autumn departure the most likely option

Reform UK leader used private meeting at Bank of England to urge governor to drop plans for state-run cryptocurrency

Exclusive: Allies of Labour’s Makerfield candidate concerned rapid collapse of Starmer government would increase instability