Lisa Nandy told the BBC there were 'other options available' to find a £15bn uplift in cash for the Armed Forces. At the same time Mr Burnham vowed to be tougher on Israel when he enters No10.

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…

The former Greater Manchester mayor has received the backing of 322 Labour MPs following the opening of nominations this morning.