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The Government announced plans at the start of the year to reduce aid spending to 0.3% of national income to fund greater defence spending.

Across England, flags are visible like never before. They are being hoisted on lamp-posts. Hastily painted representations of the St George’s flag, typically little more than a couple of red lines painted on an available white background, are popping up on mini-roundabouts and other surfaces.

Bridget Phillipson, Education Secretary and frontrunner for Labour's deputy leader, highlights her working-class roots, family life, and focus on unity and renewal.

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson has emerged as the early frontrunner

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has emerged as the early frontrunner.

Six Labour figures are standing to succeed Angela Rayner, who quit last week.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is the most senior figure going for the vacant role.

COMMENT: The education secretary is one of the more popular cabinet ministers – but, says John Rentoul, no frontbencher has a hope of winning a contest that’s decided by party members

Lucy Powell, who was sacked by Sir Keir Starmer as leader of the Commons last week, on Tuesday became the fourth MP to announce their candidacy.