From leaving school at 16 to becoming Labour deputy, Rayner’s rise continues
She was supported as a pregnant teenager by the Sure Start scheme introduced by New Labour.
Sir Keir Starmer wins Labour leadership contest
The human rights lawyer beat rivals Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy.
5G mast set on fire after conspiracy theory link to coronavirus
Baseless conspiracy theories linking coronavirus to the roll-out of 5G technology have been spread by celebrities such as Amanda Holden.
Pandemic modeller warns Britain has “painted itself into a corner”
Professor Graham Medley said the government's lockdown measures amount to little more than a "placeholder".
Keir Starmer expected to be made Labour leader as contest concludes
The winner will be announced via email on Saturday – along with the results for the deputy leadership race.
Jeremy Corbyn says he has left Labour in position to win at next election
The outgoing leader said his time in charge had ‘changed the agenda on austerity’ but that Brexit derailed a 2019 election win.
92-y-o woman burgled by thieves claiming neighbour died of Coronavirus
The sick pair ransacked the woman's home and made off with valuable including a purse, cash and jewellery in the raid
Coronavirus UK – Biggest daily deaths increase takes grim total to 3,605
A tragic loss of life.
US ambassador praises NHS as ‘inspiration’ in coronavirus fight
Woody Johnson sent an open letter of support to the British people.