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The Education Secretary is the second MP to put themselves forward for the post after Angela Rayner’s resignation.

The hard right doesn’t speak for most voters. The progressive cause is not yet lost, but there is an urgent need for energy, purpose and clarity, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

A SPECIAL adviser to Johnn Swinney is throwing his hat in the ring to become an SNP MSP, The National can reveal.

The Prime Minister completed a major Government reshuffle triggered by Angela Rayner’s resignation.

The Guardian published a series of stories based on leaked data provided by a non-profit organisation.

Deputy leader tells firms considering bidding for contracts to ‘not bother’ as party would spend on what ‘country needs more’

The Conservative leader will offer her party’s co-operation ‘in the national interest’.

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Unions have warned the government not to water down its workers' rights bill following Angela Rayner’s departure. But substantial hikes in the minimum wage and employers’ national insurance contributions, coupled with anaemic growth, could imperil all that this Labour government seeks to achieve

Success for party of the prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, despite increased support for rightwing Progress party

MPs hoping to replace Ms Rayner as the party’s deputy leader have until Thursday to secure the support of colleagues at Westminster.

Compressed timetable and worries about potentially toxic atmosphere narrows field to replace Angela Rayner