Steve Reed: “There are conversations going on in Parliament all the time”

My selected option will support devolution most effectively, by creating distinct place-based authorities that are close to the needs of their populations.

By holding overseas donors to tougher standards and requiring candidates to prove where their funding comes from, we are taking world-leading action to protect the integrity of our elections and tackle the threats we face from abroad.

Keir Starmer showed loyalty to me by appointing me to his Cabinet. I make no apology for returning that loyalty.

There are still some councils that are saying no to the pubs, and my message to those councils is please say yes.