Britain believes it hears the war drums beating, which is why defence spending dominates Westminster thinking

The man who seems poised to replace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister promises to ‘rewire Britain’

Former Greater Manchester mayor, who could become UK’s next PM by mid-July, is not short on options

King’s decision signals a quieter shift, recasting the crown’s most recognisable residence as a stage set rather than lived-in seat of power

After expensive revamp, monarch to keep palace as office while opening doors to paying visitors

Presumed incoming prime minister Andy Burnham should get ready for a weekly battle with the rambunctious Tory leader

Welsh leader is in Dublin for talks with the Irish Government, his first foreign trip since ending Labour’s century-old grip on Wales

Comedy candidates, an ousted prime minister and hecklers were all out in force

A handful of outside-bet candidates have not ruled themselves out of the leadership competition

As it happened: Keir Starmer stands down

UK prime minister resigns with emotional address as Andy Burnham arrives in Westminster, poised to take his job

Move would clear the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister without formal contest

Starmer may be on his way out but the issues that constrained his premiership won’t go with him

Starmer, who has faced ‘political realities’ of his situation, set to be replaced by newly-elected MP Andy Burnham

After his resounding byelection victory in Makerfield, what is the so-called King of the North’s vision for the UK if he unseats Keir Starmer as prime minister?