Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader.
"Everyone knows that politics isn't working," he says in his acceptance speech.
"Tonight could, just could, be the turning point". Burnham previously said he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest. where he would need the support of at least 81 Labour MPs to join the race.
The newly-elected MP for Makerfield, who held cabinet positions under Tony Blair. Gordon Brown, says he always knew he would seek to return to Westminster to "complete that unfinished business" so the north of England could fulfil its "potential".
The ex-defence secretary repeats his call for more funding in a Commons speech following his resignation.
Political turmoil continued in Westminster on Thursday after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned Starmer's government saying he had "lost confidence" in his leadership.
Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, amid speculation that he could launch a Labour leadership bid.
BBC chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what this could mean for a potential Labour leadership contest.
BBC Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what is next for the government after the King's Speech.
King Charles III has unveiled the government's agenda in a speech to Parliament.
Sir Keir Starmer will meet Wes Streeting for talks after a day that saw his leadership come under significant pressure.
Over 80 Labour MPs have now urged Keir Starmer to quit immediately or draw up a timetable to leave.
Several ministers were met with a barrage of questions about the PM's future after leaving a cabinet meeting.
Watch: Keir Starmer's message of defiance to his own party
Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable
Key moments as Morgan McSweeney gives evidence to MPs about Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.
Sarah Smith asked the president about King Charles's upcoming visit, the state of the so-called special relationship. the war with Iran.
Sir Olly Robbins told MPs No 10 had a "dismissive approach" to Lord Peter Mandelson's security vetting.
Sir Keir Starmer addressed MPs in the Commons about Peter Mandelson's vetting for his job as US ambassador.
BBC’s Sarah Smith examines how the Iran war has led to discrepancies between the US president and UK prime minister.
A BBC reporter goes undercover and speaks to an adviser encouraging migrants to cheat the asylum system.
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