Watch: The day Labour’s potential leadership race began to heat up

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The political instability persisted in the UK on Thursday following the resignation of the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, and of Labour MP Josh Simons.

In a letter to Keir Starmer, Streeting wrote he had “lost confidence” in the PM’s leadership.

In his reply, Starmer wrote: “I am very sorry that you have stepped down from Government.”

And in another moving part, the mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, confirmed he’ll try to run for Parliament after Simons resigned to make way for him.

Watch: Pomp and ceremony as King delivers speech in Parliament

King Charles III has unveiled the government’s agenda in a speech to Parliament.

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch on calling out the PM

Green Party leader Zack Polanski: ‘It’s up to government to fund social care’

Watch: Reporter told to pose as gay for asylum claim

A BBC reporter goes undercover and speaks to an adviser encouraging migrants to cheat the asylum system.

‘What is the height of the London Eye?’ minister asked

Migration minister Mike Tapp is unable to answer one of the questions on the UK citizenship test.

UK must obey international law over Iran, says Thornberry

The conflict in the Middle East could continue “for some time”, the UK prime minister has warned.

Watch: How victory for the Green Party unfolded

Labour, which took the Greater Manchester seat with more than 50% of the vote in 2024, was pushed into third place.

Watch: ‘Working hard used to get you something’, says plumber Hannah Spencer in victory speech

In her acceptance speech, Hannah Spencer said she was “no different from every single person in this constituency”.

Watch: Peter Mandelson led away by police from Camden home

The Metropolitan Police said a 72-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Joining Reform would be like swapping football clubs, says mayor

Conservative Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen says joining Reform would be like swapping Boro for NUFC.

‘I’ve never taken drugs or drunk alcohol,’ says Polanski

The Green Party leader reiterates his backing for “legalising and regulating” drugs.

Watch: Starmer condemns Trump’s Nato remarks

The UK was among several allies to join the US in Afghanistan from 2001, after it invoked Nato’s collective security clause following the 9/11 terror attacks.

This is uniting the right, says Jenrick in BBC exclusive

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the former shadow justice secretary says Reform UK are the only party who can fix Britain.

PMQs: Starmer dismisses ‘caretaker PM’ label as Badenoch attacks government’s record

Starmer dismisses ‘caretaker PM’ label from Badenoch at PMQs

‘I don’t know what the future holds’: Burnham refuses to rule out Starmer challenge

Speaking to BBC Breakfast, the mayor of Greater Manchester did not reply when pressed about a possible challenge to Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership.

Watch: Lib Dems MPs heckle Farage as he presents ECHR bill

Watch: Lib Dem MPs take on Farage in parliament

‘Whose side are you on?’ MP attacks government over China spy case

Watch: Tom Tugendhat accuses government of inaction over China spy case into former researcher.

Watch: Standing ovation as Badenoch says Tories would scrap stamp duty

Kemi Badenoch made the announcement at the parties conference in Manchester during her first keynote speech as Conservative Party leader.

Badenoch denies empty seats an issue at Tory conference

On Monday, shadow chancellor Mel Stride gave his speech to a partially empty hall in Manchester.

Kemi Badenoch on small boat crossings