Probe launched as police shoot Bedford man dead in hours-long armed standoff
A police watchdog investigation is underway after a man was shot dead by police during an hours-long armed standoff in…
Wes Streeting prepares to launch leadership challenge against Keir Starmer
Wes Streeting is considered to be on the Blairite right of the party. Photograph: Sean Smith/The GuardianView image in fullscreenWes…
Wes Streeting: PM-in-waiting or ‘this generation’s David Miliband’?
Wes Streeting leaves No 10 on Wednesday, where he had a brief meeting with Keir Starmer. A former Conservative minister…
‘Hold the line’: Burnham tells allies in parliament he still has options to return
Some supporters fear any leadership race will move too fast for Andy Burham to compete in it. Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty…
Streeting set to fire starting gun in leadership battle with Starmer – The Latest
8:16 Streeting set to fire starting gun in leadership battle with Starmer – The Latest Wes Streeting is expected to…
As Westminster rages, and Labour sinks into civil war: what about the people? | Aditya Chakrabortty
Illustration: Thomas Pullin/The GuardianView image in fullscreen Illustration: Thomas Pullin/The Guardian As Westminster rages, and Labour sinks into civil war:…
‘It’s more incrementalism’: Starmer’s safe king’s speech fails to quell mutiny
Starmer leaving No 10 for state opening of parliament on Wednesday. Labour’s legislative agenda was made up of measures previously…
Six from hantavirus cruise ship leave Arrowe Park hospital to isolate at home
Dozens of British nationals were flown back to the UK after being evacuated from the MV Hondius in Tenerife. Photograph:…
King’s speech might be the last word on Starmer as reluctant monarch does his duty | John Crace
King Charles, accompanied by Queen Camilla, reads the king’s speech in the House of Lords chamber during the state opening…
One in seven prefer consulting AI chatbots to seeing a doctor, UK study shows
A quarter of the people who use chatbots for medical advice say they are influenced by long NHS waiting lists.…