Publicly, Downing Street is insisting the PM will not stand down and will fight on despite around 100 Labour MPs calling for him to go.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has announced he will be requesting the permission of Labour’s NEC to stand in the Makerfield by-election after Labour MP Josh Simons…

Publicly, Downing Street is insisting the PM will not stand down and will fight on despite around 100 Labour MPs calling for him to go.

Labour is split over the prospect of a long leadership contest, with many wanting to avoid chaos and others pushing for a wide field of candidates

Sir Keir Starmer insisted he would not set out a timetable to leave No 10 as Andy Burnham vowed to “change Labour” if he is successful in his effort to return to Parliament.

The Prime Minister insisted he still intends to contest the next general election and will not walk away or set out a timetable for his departure if Andy Burnham returns to…