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Starmer says Trident is ‘bedrock’ as he commits to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence

His non-violent think tank aims to drive change through art and conversation

UK foreign secretary also defended his meeting with Donald Trump during a press conference in Washington

It’s hard not to admire Angela Rayner. Her backstory is almost cinematic – bullied kid growing up poor in Stockport, Manchester, told she would never amount to anything, illiterate mentally ill mother who she cared for from the age of ten. Pregnant at 16, deputy leader of the Labour Party…

Shadow foreign secretary says deputy Labour leader has party’s support and has done nothing wrong

Analysis suggests wealthiest would save millions and Sunak’s own family could benefit to tune of £250m

Mayoral races may be important indicator of Starmer’s political momentum as party seeks to turn 20-point national lead into results

Labour deputy leader says she can provide tax advice given at time after Tory complaint to Manchester force

Labour deputy leader said: ‘I am confident that I have done absolutely nothing wrong’