Culture secretary Lisa Nandy hints PM-in-waiting could borrow billions for defence

As Nigel Farage accuses his opponents of ‘running away’ from an election, and the main parties say his attempt to distract from scrutiny of his finances has descended into farce, chief political commentator John Rentoul is here to answer your questions on a contest that’s dividing Westminster

Ann Widdecombe issued a warning over the Makerfield by-election in one of her final public appearances before her death.

Count Binface has responded after the BBC asked him to reveal his identity live on air.

Fines for failing to vote in national elections, with option to support ‘none of the above’, to raise turnout and engagement, also proposed by report

Ed Miliband, Chief Whip Jonathan Reynolds and Chief Secretary Darren Jones are among those who have put their names behind Mr Burnham

Andy Burnham’s plan for a “No 10 North” based in Manchester risks creating a new power bubble and overlooking left-behind communities, Sir Ed Davey has said.

Burnham vows party will ‘do better’ under his leadership as he seeks to win back voters who abandoned it over its position on Gaza

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

Exclusive: Despite pledging the best vetting system for candidates in British politics, some Reform UK candidates have been condemned for posting their ‘grotesque views’ online