The ex-defence secretary replaces Rachel Reeves, while Ed Miliband becomes Foreign Secretary and Shabana Mahmood remains Home Secretary.

Andy Burnham jettisoned some of predecessor Sir Keir Starmer’s allies as he handed John Healey the key economic brief.

Scotland’s First Minister said Sir Keir Starmer’s successor could represent a fresh start for relations between the Scottish and UK governments.

Mr Healey served in the Blair and Brown governments as well as the shadow cabinets of Ed Miliband and Jeremy Corbyn.

Hilary Benn has pledged to support new Prime Minister Andy Burnham from the backbenches as he leaves his role as secretary of state for Northern Ireland. The Labour veteran had been serving in the ...

Ms Reeves lost her job as chancellor and is understood to have turned down an offer from Mr Burnham for another senior role in Government. Mr Lammy, until now the deputy prime min ...

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to “truly remarkable footballer and manager” Kevin Keegan following his death aged 75.

Aamer Anwar said a social media post on the Yes Scotland account had been made without Blair Jenkins’ knowledge or consent.

The Queen’s visit to the Emmaus charity came as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to ‘end rough sleeping’ in his first speech in the job.