Chief ally Louise Haigh says the PM-in-waiting has been plotting for more than 12 months – as she calls out sexism against women at the top

Nominations have opened in a Labour Party election to replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister.

Veteran politician Andy Burnham will take another step towards becoming the UK's next prime minister when nominations to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader formally open on…

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Chief ally Louise Haigh says the PM-in-waiting has been plotting for more than 12 months – as she calls out sexism against women at the top

The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.