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From leaving school at 16 to becoming Labour deputy, Rayner’s rise continues

From leaving school at 16 to becoming Labour deputy, Rayner’s rise continues

She was supported as a pregnant teenager by the Sure Start scheme introduced by New Labour.

Keir Starmer: Who is Labour’s next leader?

Keir Starmer: Who is Labour’s next leader?

He entered Parliament as MP for Holborn and St Pancras in 2015 and was quickly elevated to the frontbench.

Sir Keir Starmer wins Labour leadership contest

Sir Keir Starmer wins Labour leadership contest

The human rights lawyer beat rivals Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy.

Up to 4,000 low-risk offenders to be temporarily released in coronavirus fight

Up to 4,000 low-risk offenders to be temporarily released in coronavirus fight

The Ministry of Justice said those concerned will be electronically tagged and freed on licence in stages.

Covid-19 infections will be high for ‘weeks’ unless lockdown rules obeyed

Covid-19 infections will be high for ‘weeks’ unless lockdown rules obeyed

It came after Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock urged people to stick with the social distancing rules and resist the temptation to enjoy the sunshine.

Member of armed forces becomes first confirmed coronavirus case on Falklands

Member of armed forces becomes first confirmed coronavirus case on Falklands

The individual became unwell at Mount Pleasant Complex, a Royal Air Force base on the remote British territory.

Smokers urged to quit now or face greater risk from coronavirus

Smokers urged to quit now or face greater risk from coronavirus

Evidence from China shows smokers with Covid-19 are 14 times more likely to develop severe disease.

First confirmed coronavirus case in Falkland Islands

First confirmed coronavirus case in Falkland Islands

The patient was admitted to hospital from the Mount Pleasant Complex RAF base.

Life on the inside: 10 things that may never be the same again

Life on the inside: 10 things that may never be the same again

What has the coronavirus shutdown shown us about the way we live, and what will change going forward?

Coronavirus: Pink reveals positive test

Coronavirus: Pink reveals positive test

The singer said it was a ‘travesty’ that wider testing was not available in the US.

Coronavirus: Passengers disembark from cruise ships in Florida

Coronavirus: Passengers disembark from cruise ships in Florida

The decision to allow the Zaandam and the Rotterdam to dock came after intervention from Donald Trump.

Charity appeals for donations to help elderly cope during Covid-19 pandemic

Charity appeals for donations to help elderly cope during Covid-19 pandemic

Age Scotland has experienced an increase in people contacting their helpline.

What the papers say – April 4

What the papers say – April 4

The latest Covid-19 developments dominate the papers on Saturday, including warnings of tighter lockdown regulations.

People urged to stay at home despite warm weather to prevent Covid-19 spread

People urged to stay at home despite warm weather to prevent Covid-19 spread

It came as a pandemic modeller advising the Government warned that Britain had ‘painted itself into a corner’ with no clear exit strategy.

Keir Starmer expected to be made Labour leader as contest concludes

Keir Starmer expected to be made Labour leader as contest concludes

The winner will be announced via email on Saturday – along with the results for the deputy leadership race.

Family of nurse who died ‘gasping for air’ call for coronavirus test

Family of nurse who died ‘gasping for air’ call for coronavirus test

Thomas Harvey, who worked as a nurse for 20 years, was showing symptoms of Covid-19.

Tributes paid to Leicestershire police officer who died in hospital

Tributes paid to Leicestershire police officer who died in hospital

Detective Steve Ford has been described by colleagues as a talented officer and a dedicated family man.

Health specialists ‘frustrated’ at lack of resources to ramp up Covid-19 testing

Health specialists ‘frustrated’ at lack of resources to ramp up Covid-19 testing

On Thursday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock committed to raising testing numbers to 100,000 tests a day by the end of April.

Cheltenham Festival organisers defend event after racegoers report symptoms

Cheltenham Festival organisers defend event after racegoers report symptoms

A number of people who attended the event have now reported symptoms.

Sir Elton John pledges million dollars to ensure HIV/Aids not ‘forgotten’

Sir Elton John pledges million dollars to ensure HIV/Aids not ‘forgotten’

The singer is in Los Angeles with his family.

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