Return of a big beast from the Tory past will test Sunak's claim to be 'change candidate'

Mel Stride enters Conservatives leadership race

Mel Stride has become the fourth Conservative MP to announce they are joining the race for the party’s leadership. Mr Stride, the MP for Central Devon, said he believed he was the right person to “unite the party”. The former work and pensions secretary retained his seat by just 61 votes at the General Election. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer calls Sunak ‘prime minister’ during Commons debate

Sir Keir Starmer mistakenly calls Rishi Sunak the prime minister during an exchange in the House of Commons. The current prime minister’s slip of the tongue comes after the Conservative leader responded to the prime minister’s statement regarding last week’s NATO and EPC meetings. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Mel Stride admits considering Tory leadership bid

Former cabinet minister Mel Stride admits he is considering a Conservative Party leadership bid, saying “I haven’t decided yet, a number of colleagues have approached me”. The shadow work and pensions secretary is viewed as a safe pair of hands within the party and was frequently sent out to tour broadcast studios to defend Rishi Sunak's leadership during the party’s unsuccessful general election campaign. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Foreign Sec: Sunak announcing exciting policies for future

Lord David Cameron says Rishi Sunak has "every day" announced "exciting policies for the future", adding the prime minister has shown "lots of energy" throughout the election campaign. Speaking on a visit to a farm in Cornwall, the foreign secretary adds the choice at the election is all about "having a plan" with the Conservatives or "more taxes with Labour". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Labour denies party similarities with Tories under Cameron

Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds denies the Labour Party of 2024 looks like the Conservative Party under David Cameron's leadership. When asked whether the two parties are similar Reynolds says, “I really disagree on that”. He continues saying, “A Labour platform which is pro-business and pro-worker is about better living standards, better public services, it's about breaking out of the stagnation of the last 14 years.” Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer leaves No. 10 ahead of first PMQs

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street ahead of his first PMQs as prime minister. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer receives King of Jordan at Downing Street

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer receives His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan at Downing Street. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM leaves Downing Street

Sir Keir Starmer has left Downing Street for the State Opening of Parliament. The King will set out details of the government’s legislative programme for the next session of Parliament during the King’s Speech. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ministers depart Downing Street after a Cabinet meeting

Ministers depart Downing Street following a Cabinet meeting, passing Larry, the Chief Mouser, in the doorway. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer's key team arrive ahead of cabinet meeting

Sir Keir Starmer's team have begun arriving at ahead of a cabinet meeting at Number 10 later this morning. Deputy PM Angela Rayner, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Chief Whip Sir Alan Campbell were all seen arriving at Downing Street. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn