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Labour has a historic opportunity to combat regional inequality. Empowering regional mayors is the place to start, says Michael Heseltine, a former Conservative deputy prime minister

The new Prime Minister has pledged to work closely with Mr Khan to support the capital after Downing Street meeting with mayors from across England

Several cabinet ministers have immediate issues to confront now they are safely installed in Whitehall. With the new government needing to make an early impression, we look at six figures with pressing concerns

As the dust settles on Labour’s historic election win, Keir Starmer, the UK’s new prime minister, has appointed his team of senior ministers. These men and women (of whom there are a record number in this cabinet) are now responsible for governing and delivering on the party’s manifesto commitments.

Rachel Reeves becomes the UK’s first female finance minister while David Lammy is appointed as foreign secretary.

With many MPs who served Blair and Brown, Starmer’s team is one of the most experienced in recent times

KEIR Starmer is the Prime Minister of the UK, and has now appointed his Cabinet as he forms a Labour government.

In today’s newsletter: Whether it was a new government, the success of independents, or a farewell to Truss, in the end this election had something for everyone

Keir Starmer appoints Angela Rayner as Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities to address key issues and dr...