The Labour peer, a former MP for Darlington, served as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s political secretary between 2020 and 2021.

The two presidents were meeting in the White House ahead of a London gathering of European leaders this weekend which will focus on boosting defence.

Singer Sam Fender has scored the biggest opening week for a British album since Harry’s House by Harry Styles, with his third studio album, People Watching, the Official Charts company has confirmed.

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has launched a public consultation on pedestrianisation of the famous shopping area.