Angela Rayner: “But we will not defeat him with caution. This is a time for boldness—a time for courage.”

I do not take this lightly. I recognise the huge amount of work that has already gone into progressing reorganisation in each of these areas and I am very grateful for it.

It's always been Labour policy to recognise a Palestinian state, and it felt like we got there too late. It was something that should have been really clear.

I think Shabana knows. It was in the newspaper at the time. I’ve not changed my view on that. I just think when people relocate because we have skills shortages in this country, I think we have to be aware of that.

This measure will give mayors the choice to raise and reinvest funding where it's needed most.