Downing Street conducts mini reshuffle after Wes Streeting’s resignation
Greater Manchester mayor says he wants to contest a by-election and return to Westminster
Move raises the possibility of a tight by-election against Nigel Farage’s Reform UK
Leadership hopefuls should not get into a trial of strength with bond investors
The surge of Reform in Makerfield presents a significant challenge
Greater Manchester mayor has earned public respect by going from insider to outsider, but economic doubts could undermine his bid for Downing Street
Cut in waiting lists in England revealed ahead of health secretary’s expected bid for Labour leadership
Reform UK leader had previously claimed the money had nothing to do with politics
The FT’s Stephen Bush, Miranda Green and Robert Shrimsley, replied to reader questions
Former Tory leadership contender who defected to Reform UK faces renewed scrutiny
Former deputy PM weighs her political options after being cleared by tax authorities
The health secretary’s ambition to succeed Keir Starmer was well known, but his time overseeing the NHS has proved trickier than expected
Beijing says it will take ‘strong measures’ to protect rights of owner Jingye
Short-termism and poor choices are to blame for the country’s political predicament
MPs are divided on timing of contest as Angela Rayner joins group of potential challengers
Development opens door for former deputy PM’s potential entry into a contest to topple Keir Starmer
Under Labour rules, someone seeking the party leadership needs the nominations of at least 81 MPs
Health secretary expected to resign while former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner says HMRC has cleared her over tax case
Ministers should reconsider import measures due to take effect in July, says British Chambers of Commerce
Employers in Edinburgh and cities in south-east have been more able to absorb rises, Centre for Cities finds
Greater Manchester mayor needs a parliamentary seat to stand for the Labour leadership
Challenge to Starmer is a perilous moment for the UK and its standing
Andy Burnham seen as biggest risk to UK government bonds
Keir Starmer pledges ‘greater urgency’ as he sets out his legislative agenda
The Conservative leader’s great friend is time — she has three years to outflank Farage and beat a failing Labour Party
