Starmer brings forward cabinet reshuffle to restore order but fallout likely to further damage party’s reputation

The Deputy Prime Minister is among the bookies' favourites to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Labour's approval ratings continue to slump under his leadership.

Prime minister has a track record of firing errant ministers – but will her power within the party protect his beleaguered deputy?

Politics is about to get much tougher for Keir Starmer.

Rayner’s departure is deeply damaging to prime minister who had initially stood by her