Angela Rayner has ruled out running for leader of the Labour party – saying she would “never” consider putting herself forward as Prime Minister. Ms Rayner, who is the Labour grassroots’ favourite to ...

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s public criticism of Israel “does not send the right message” and led to “terrorist cheers” from Hamas, Kemi Badenoch has said.

The Deputy Prime Minister was asked to rule herself out from the top job after a memo she sent to Rachel Reeves suggesting tax rises was leaked.

On Sunday morning, part of Tillett Close, Stonebridge, remained cordoned off, with two fire engines still at the scene.