Angela Rayner: “I’m not dropping it – I’m just saying it’s a really difficult challenge.”

In light of legal advice, I want to satisfy myself firstly that the right process is in place, that it is robust, and of course complies with the law

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.

The government was "determined more than ever to devolve power closer to the people we represent

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.