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Donaldson was found guilty at Newry Crown Court of 18 historical sexual offences against two women when they were children

Wes Streeting has backed out of the Labour leadership race, clearing the path for Andy Burnham’s No 10 coronation

Smiling ‘King of the North’ makes triumphant return to Westminster as PM steps down ‘with good grace’

Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 18, hacked TfL’s network between August 29 2024 and September 6 2024

The majority of British prime ministers over the years have been Anglican

The trial was originally intended to involve about 226 people aged between 10 and almost 16 when it was launched in November

Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 18, hacked TfL’s network between August 29 2024 and September 6 2024

Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks, which are re suspected to have an anti-Muslim motivation

One person died in Friday’s crash, while others remain in critical condition

Smiling ‘King of the North’ makes triumphant return to Westminster as PM steps down ‘with good grace’

Soaring temperatures should be seen as public health threat, expert warns as temperatures expected to smash records set in June 1976

Amar Ilyas, 41, used the nickname ‘Killer’

Wes Streeting has backed out of the Labour leadership race, clearing the path for Andy Burnham’s No 10 coronation

Relive the EU referendum night 10 years ago – from the moment the polls closed to the dawning realisation that the Leave campaign had won

Soaring temperatures should be seen as a public health threat, expert warns as temperatures expected to smash records set in June 1976 by several degrees

Thousands gathered before dawn at Stonehenge to welcome the summer solstice, celebrating the year’s longest day with music, dancing and quiet reflection as the sun rose over the ancient stone circle.

Our community was split on what brought down the prime minister – with some arguing he was undone by a series of damaging mistakes, while others said his lack of connection with voters made his downfall inevitable

Some schools have also relaxed uniform rules during the heatwave

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has become the sixth leader to announce they are stepping down in a decade of turbulent U.K. politics

The RAC warns drivers not to travel unless necessary as car breakdowns will also be far more likely

Decision comes asroyal household prepares to release a new report aimed at increasing ‘clarity and accessibility’

The Met Office has issued a rare ‘red warning’ for temperatures which are expected to reach 39C in parts of the South and South East

In The Room co-host and former No 10 special advisor Cleo Watson has reacted to Keir Starmer’s emotional resignation speech, drawing parallels to her former boss Theresa May’s departure.

Wes Streeting has backed out of the Labour leadership race, clearing the path for Andy Burnham’s No 10 coronation

Starmer was not popular the day before he walked into 10 Downing Street

Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty at Newry Crown Court on Monday

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but has been bailed

Wes Streeting has backed out of the Labour leadership race, clearing the path for Andy Burnham’s No 10 coronation

Starmer announced his resignation on Monday morning outside Downing Street

A tearful Sir Keir unveiled his resignation plan in an address outside Number 10 this morning

Reform UK’s claim to be the nation’s anti-establishment party is undermined by the number of former Conservative ministers in its ranks – a weakness Restore Britain looks set to exploit.

The former minister could run for the Labour leadership uncontested after his return to the Commons

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has conceded that he has lost the support of his party members in Parliament and will step down as soon as his Labour Party chooses a successor, possibly as soon as next month

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but has been bailed

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but has been bailed

A rare red heat warning has been issued as tempeatures could reach up to 40C

Yousef Algasim warns about the rise of ‘racist and hateful rhetoric’ in Britain after his son Mohammed was murdered in Cambridge last year, adding that a tourist or student who ‘does not feel safe will see no reason to stay’

The prime minister’s statement was about preserving his dignity – but became a rare display of emotion from a leader whom the public has struggled to warm to, writes political editor David Maddox

‘Manchesterism’ underpins the veteran politician’s plan for Britain. Here’s what Andy Burnham says he would do as prime minister

The upcoming heatwave and the warm weather in May is set to cause a rise in pollen levels across England and Wales

The former New Labour minister has previously contested the leadership twice. Nicole Wootton-Cane looks at the life and career of the Greater Manchester mayor, who hopes to be Britain’s next prime minister

Tearful PM embraces his wife as he says leading country was ‘proudest moment’ of his life

The prime minister’s statement was about preserving his dignity – but became a rare display of emotion from a leader who the public have struggled to warm to, writes political editor David Maddox

The heat could bring disruptions to rail, road and air travel, with the possibility of some tarmac melting

The Independent looks at all the times Keir Starmer has U-turned on his promises since taking office

When the UK voted (narrowly) for Brexit on June 23 2016, nobody really knew what would happen next

Labour leader bows to growing pressure following Andy Burnham’s dramatic victory in the Makerfield by-election

Charles will welcome the fourth prime minister of his reign – after Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer

Sir Keir took office in July 2024 following a landslide victory at the general election, but has since overseen a massive decline in popularity for the government as discontent with his leadership grew

What could happen in a Labour leadership contest and when a new prime minister would take office