The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

While recessions of the past, notably during the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, were protracted and severe, indications suggest that this downturn may be milder and short-lived.

Since the Labour Party overturned majorities in Kingswood and Wellingborough, Tory MPs have threatened a vote of no confidence and urged Sunak to knuckle down on immigration.

Crucial vote on party’s new call for ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ goes before MPs on Wednesday as thousands of protesters expected in Westminster

Editorial: US presidents once spoke softly and carried a big stick. By contrast, in Gaza Joe Biden speaks loudly and carries a little stick

Editorial: Youth services have been wrecked by cuts. They must be reformed, better funded and not just focused on crime prevention

Letters: Readers respond to articles by Yanis Varoufakis, Polly Toynbee and George Monbiot on Labour’s economic policies

Rishi Sunak’s charm offensive at NFU conference fails to win over rural voters, but Labour also faces scepticism

Party attempts to head off rebellion by its MPs with strongly worded amendment to SNP’s Gaza motion

Diplomatic search for ceasefire in Gaza gathers pace as threatened ground offensive in Rafah draws near

The House of Commons terrace restaurant has been temporarily shut

Class in the political rumble is both sword and shield: a weapon of attack if you are a Labour insurgent aiming to seize power from “out-of-touch” Tories (a Starmer talking point) and a defensive rally if you are criticised for solecisms — “I speak like people do where I grew…