If the internal election is used to settle scores, it could spell havoc for Starmer’s premiership and the future of this Government

The future of the Labour Party now rests on the next most important appointment in the reshuffle – its deputy leader

Deputy leadership race likely to coincide with turbulent autumn, as doubts intensify over Starmer’s job security

Rayner has quit not only as deputy prime minister but also deputy leader of her party. We examine the potential candidates for that role

Dame Emily Thornberry said she is considering standing for the deputy leadership and that members must be listened to more

Louise Haigh, Shabana Mahmood and Dame Meg Hillier also among candidates for Labour deputy leadership

With the rules and timeline yet to be announced, Archie Mitchell looks at the runners and riders for Labour’s deputy leadership contest

There are several potential candidates who could provide headaches for the PM

Labour's ruling NEC has thrashed out the process for deciding a successor to Angela Rayner.

Party’s ruling body agrees nominations to open on Tuesday and close at 5pm on Thursday

Potential candidates have begun to jostle for position in what might become a divisive battle to succeed Angela Rayner.

If the internal election is used to settle scores, it could spell havoc for Starmer’s premiership and the future of this Government

With the party tanking and Farage in No 10 a possibility, we need a unifying figure who will wake the party from its slumber, says Neal Lawson of Compass

Competing candidates to be Rayner’s replacement will be queuing up to criticise the Chancellor

Candidates will need at least 80 nominations to stand chance of succeeding Angela Rayner in role

Gaza has seeped into the pores of the party and will be a defining issue in choosing next deputy

Labour was on the brink of 'civil war' last night as MPs scrambled to replace Angela Rayner as its deputy leader.

It’s a depressing thought that all likely candidates to replace Starmer are worse than him

Candidates are lining up to secure the 80 nominations they need from MPs by 5pm on Thursday in order to reach the knockout round

Rayner’s replacement won’t have any formal government duties, instead focusing on party’s electoral appeal