He’s the only person who can keep Nigel Farage out of Downing Street, so let’s embrace his unique blend of optimism and realism, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

In the News podcast: Will ‘Manchesterism’ bring stability and hope to UK

Keir Starmer was a failure as prime minister. Andy Burnham needs to make some tough decisions and bring the UK together if he is to avoid the same fate.