The prime minister knows he needs to be seen to be delivering and quickly – and he has to hope this new team can do it.
Angela Rayner’s exit has prompted a major shake-up with David Lammy becoming deputy prime minister.
Errors by diabetes analysis machines mean at least 55,000 people in England will need further hospital tests.
The deputy prime minister continues to face questions after admitting she underpaid tax on a £800,000 flat.
Her against-the-odds story and personality gave her a special status in Labour and put a target on her back.
Rayner’s resignation poses huge questions for Sir Keir Starmer, our chief political correspondent writes.
The ex-MP told the Daily Mail the Tory Party was dead and its members now “need to think the unthinkable”.
Shortly before his death, the star wrote dozens of notes for a musical set in 18th Century London.
The secretary of state made the comments during a trip to Ecuador, where he announced new measures targeting criminal gangs.
The party has now been ahead in the polls for five months, but can it keep the momentum?