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

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

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

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

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

Labour’s massive election victory already feels long ago. The PM needs to build a new electoral alliance – and quickly, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

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