Downing Street has been lining up 'legacy' policies to improve the PM's standing with Labour MPs, including an under-16s social media ban.

Andy Burnham has hinted at how he would handle tax policy

Labour MPs backing the Prime Minister said he 'is not going anywhere' amid a push to prevent a coronation for Mr Burnham as Sir Keir's replacement.

Cabinet ministers are bracing for a challenge to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership as early as the end of June if Andy Burnham succeeds in the Makerfield by-election

Downing Street has been lining up 'legacy' policies to improve the PM's standing with Labour MPs, including an under-16s social media ban.

Downing Street has been lining up 'legacy' policies to improve the PM's standing with Labour MPs, including an under-16s social media ban.

Keir Starmer has been calling in groups of ministers to make clear he will fight any challenge to his leadership.

Keir Starmer has been vowing to fight a challenge - which could come within weeks if Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election next Thursday.

Prime minister is ‘hellbent’ on fighting any contest - including sacking ministers who support Burnham