Liz Truss knew Queen was gravely ill before delivering energy bills statement in Commons

Andy Burnham says he is 'very, very likely' to stand for a third term as Greater Manchester mayor as he rules out standing in a Lancashire by-election.

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to establish a publicly-owned 'Great British Energy' company within Labour's first year of power. If the party wins the next General Election the Labour leader said he would kickstart an energy revolution which 'powers up all parts of the country'.

Scotland would benefit from 100,000 jobs and £8 billion of green investment under Keir Starmer’s plans for a new state-owned energy company, Labour has claimed.

A tribute to the late Queen and a rendition of the national anthem passed without incident at the opening of the Labour conference in Liverpool.

Sir Keir Starmer has accused the Government of 'gambling with people's finances and mortgages' with its 'casino economics'. Speaking before his party's annual conference in Liverpool the Labour leader said Prime Minister Liz Truss and Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng had shown their 'true colours' with their raft of tax cuts that mainly benefit the wealthy.

Prime Minister Liz Truss and Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng are set to deliver a 'mini budget' on Friday (September 22) to detail the government's plans to tackle the soaring cost of living.

Labour party bosses have been told they "cannot dodge" a debate on the future of the monarchy following the death of Queen Elizabeth.

King Charles III has confirmed that the day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will be a bank holiday as he was proclaimed King in a historic event. The new monarch, 73, has approved an order that the day of the late Queen's funeral will be a bank holiday in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. King Charles announced the news on 10 September during an Accession Council ceremony.

King Charles III has officially been proclaimed as Monarch at the Accession Council in the state apartments of London's St James’s Palace. Charles automatically became King on the death of his mother, but the Accession Council confirmed his role on Saturday morning.

paid tribute to the Queen as whenever she met the monarchy she wore colourful, bright outfits. Tom asked Kelly her opinion on Lizz Truss' and Keir Starmer's speeches in the House of Common which paid tribute to the Queen. The former athlete appeared slightly emotional as she praised the politicians and also showed admiration for King Charles III.

K.J. Yossman News that doctors were “concerned” about Queen Elizabeth II’s health on Thursday lunchtime threw long-planned U.K. broadcast schedules into disarray almost immediately – and the disruptions will likely continue for weeks. The statement from Buckingham Palace, issued at 12.30pm local time, was unprecedented and experienced broadcasters immediately realized the situation was serious. U.K. Parliament had been informed about 10 minutes earlier, with Prime Minister Liz Truss and leader of the opposition Keir Starmer discreetly passed notes detailing the situation in the House of Commons. BBC One was the first network to break programming some 10 minutes after the statement was published. An episode of “Bargain Hunt” – a long-running series which sees two teams competing to cheaply source antiques and flip them for a profit – was interrupted by BBC newsreader Joanna Gosling, who said: “Welcome to viewers on BBC One. We have had news from Buckingham Palace that the Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral.”

Prime Minister Liz Truss has paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II in Parliament, describing her as 'one greatest leaders the world has ever known'. MPs observed a minute’s silence in memory of the Queen in the House of Commons chamber on Friday (September 9).

Members of the royal family will make plans for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, following her death at age 96.

Massive crowds have gathered to pay their respects following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen's death was announced this evening after earlier statements from the palace marking concerns around her health.

Prime Minister Liz Truss has delivered a statement following the announcement from Buckingham Palace that the Queen died.

His Majesty King Charles III has paid tribute to his mother in his first public statement as Britain's new monarch.

Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Doctors became concerned for her health on Thursday (September 8) and the royal was put under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle.