Keir Starmer is facing the prospect of a nightmare by-election after a former Labour MP pleaded guilty to assault. Mike Amesbury could be jailed when he reappears for sentencing at Chester Magistrates Court on February 24.

John McDonnell's comments come six months after the Labour MPs had the whip suspended after rebelling against the government over the Tory-era two-child benefit limit

For Starmer, the Labour left has been an ever-present critical voice since he became the party’s leader almost five years ago. This group, many of whom are aligned with his predecessor, Jeremy Corbyn, has been unabashedly critical of the new Prime Minister since he took office.

As Labour settles into its first term in government in 14 years, cracks already seem to be appearing at the seams of its policy-making

Downing Street said it is ‘entirely normal’ for Britain to be represented by outgoing ambassador Dame Karen Pierce

Despite what ministers say, Labour will be feeling rather nervous about working with the unpredictable Republican.

Sir Keir Starmer is bracing for a backbench rebellion with at least 42 Labour MPs planning to defy the Government by voting for a landmark climate bill, the Express understands.

These changes make this an opportune moment for Sir Keir Starmer to re-engage with the EU. Next weekend the prime minister will attend his first informal summit with other European leaders in Brussels,

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was not going to take lectures from people who talk about climate change but oppose renewable infrastructure in their own constituency

Tory tactical voting last year – but, John Rentoul argues, new polling suggests that the next election could be very different

Keir Starmer will face Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch at PMQs - you will be able to watch live at the top of this page from midday Remember - you can watch live at the top of the page, and stay here for all the key lines.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged patience in what he promises will be a “decade of renewal” for the UK. The recent swings in City of London financial markets show that time is a luxury he doesn’t have.