Yvette Cooper: “We will continue to do our bit to support Ukraine.”

During the heatwaves in May and June, we saw more than 2,800 lives lost because of the extreme heat, and this year is on track to see the highest ever number of heat-related deaths. My thoughts go out to every family who has lost loved…

As foreign states increasingly seek to back threats on our streets, we are cracking down on those who try to undermine our country and its security.

I will face numerous challenges in the role, including getting NHS waiting lists in England down, improving relations with senior doctors and making progress on social care.

I do agree that actually that was not highlighted in the priorities in February. That is a reflection of the pace at which this is moving, and this is me looking forward and thinking this is going to shape everything that we do.