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COMMENT: The race to be the party’s deputy is likely to bring out a host of disgruntled candidates – none more politically damaging, or more popular with the grass-roots, than Louise Haigh, the former transport secretary that Starmer sacked, says former Labour adviser Patrick Diamond

The party is electing a new deputy leader following Angela Rayner’s resignation after breaching the ministerial code over her flat purchase.

Union leader says employment rights bill is ‘good for the economy’ amid fears legislation could be weakened

The MP said police should be focusing on people who are members of the group, not those who ‘recklessly express support’ for it

Union boss says employment rights bill ‘is a vital first step in tipping the balance back toward workers’

In today’s newsletter: Starmer has returned from summer recess to a budgetary black hole and Farage on his heels – so a deputy leadership contest is the last thing he needs

Labour’s national executive meeting to draw up plans for contest today

The National Executive Committee will hold talks on Monday aimed at deciding on a timeline and rules for the contest.

The past 12 months saw Charles travel the furthest distance from the UK since becoming King.