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Wes Streeting has suggested he would be prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister as early as next week.

Candidates are making their final pitch for votes in the Makerfield by-election in a contest that could determine who becomes the next prime minister.

The prime minister spoke to the BBC ahead of the Makerfield by-election on Thursday.

Sir Keir Starmer urges Andy Burnham and his party not to focus on a leadership contest after the Makerfield by-election.

Al Carns has said the bill was one of the reasons he stepped down as armed forces minister.

A UK-registered yacht reported shots were fired by the frigate off the coast of the Isle of Wight.

Campaigners say requirements to cut livestock grazing could lead to a 90% cull of its hill ponies.

The ex-health secretary says he would not make campaign promises that he would have to later reverse.

Gabriel Leroy, a former councillor in Southend, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit an offence under the Criminal Law Act and the Computer Misuse Act.

Sir Richard Knighton backs ex-defence secretary John Healey's claim the government is not providing adequate funds.