Angela Rayner: “In light of legal advice, I want to satisfy myself firstly that the right process is in place, that it is robust, and of…”

I want to fully test whether our proposals for local government reorganisation meet the priorities of a new administration and a new prime minister and any additional considerations.

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.

A safe, secure home is the foundation of opportunity, but too many people are being priced out of the communities where they want to live and work

As we are now more determined than ever to devolve power closer to the people we represent, it’s only right that as a new secretary of state I make sure that everything we do is working towards that plan to change Britain, without delay.