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Plans would put mayors at forefront of delivering public sector improvements in areas such as health and education

Former leadership candidate Mel Stride has come out in support of James Cleverly to take over from Rishi Sunak

Brief letters: Chief of staff’s ousting | City wildlife | Anti-war oestrogen plan | Excellent Tory timing | Defunding former PMs

Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch recently caused controversy by claiming that while she was born to a middle-class family, she “became working class” when working in McDonald’s to earn money while she was in college. In fairness to Badenoch, having a diversity of experience is an admirable attribute for an MP…

Several ministers and Labour MPs have pointed the finger at Mr McSweeney for singling out Health Secretary Wes Streeting

Labour’s defeat in the 2021 byelection nearly prompted its leader to quit. Instead, he learned lessons – just as he must now, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

Sue Gray resigned less than 100 days after starting her No 10 role

Reform leader also says he and other MPs have sent letter to home secretary over Manchester airport incident

Mr Farage was asked if he had lied about not being allowed to hold face-to-face constituency surgeries