Jeremy Corbyn has claimed 200,000 people have now signed up to register their interest in his new hard-Left party. Mr Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, his fellow now-independent MP, launched a new movement on Thursday that will fight Sir Keir’s Labour at a national scale.

The UK Chancellor said Labour would stand on its record of investing in Scotland since it returned to power at Westminster last year.

The letter is being organised by the Labour backbencher Sarah Champion, who also sits as the International Development Committee Chair.

The UK Labour government has officially confirmed the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales, with hybrids allowed until 2035, providing clarity on their manifesto commitment.

Labour Party senatorial candidate Chris Omofoma dismisses claims of factionalism, insisting there is no division and disowning Paul Okojie.

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle hit out at 'chaotic' Jeremy Corbyn as Labour responds to the launch of a his party - which could take a sizeable number of voters away

The ruling Labour party and upstart rival Reform UK both opened the door to a potential increase in the retirement age, a move that would help cut the government’s costs but almost certainly draw a backlash from the public.