Labour's ruling body will allow Andy Burnham to stand in a parliamentary by-election

Labour's ruling body will allow Andy Burnham to stand in a parliamentary by-election

Labour's National Executive Committee has given the go-ahead for Andy Burnham to seek selection to be the party's candidate in a by-election in Makerfield. Also: The UK and other European countries have signed a landmark declaration, which calls on courts to rethink how they decide migration cases, in a bid to make it easier to deport illegal migrants. And China's foreign minister has announced that President Xi Jinping has accepted an invitation from Donald Trump to travel to the United States later this year.

Andy Burnham says he will try to run for Parliament

The Labour MP for Makerfield has offered to give up his seat to allow the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, a chance to get into Parliament and possibly bid for the Labour leadership. Also: Wes Streeting resigns as the Health Secretary, saying he has "lost confidence" in Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. And Madonna, BTS and Shakira will headline the first ever football World Cup Final half time show.

Allies of Wes Streeting tell the BBC he will launch a Labour leadership challenge

Allies of the health secretary, Wes Streeting, say they expect him to launch a challenge against Sir Keir Starmer tomorrow. Also: A parliamentary investigation is to be held into whether Nigel Farage broke Commons rules by not declaring a five-million pound gift from a supporter. And the Princess of Wales embarks on her first foreign tour since being treated for cancer.

Sir Keir Starmer tells his cabinet he won't resign

Some government ministers and MPs have called for Sir Keir Starmer to step down, despite his insistence that he wants to "get on" with running the country. Also: The leader of Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorweth, has been voted in as the new First Minister of Wales. And Donald Trump flies to China for a state visit.

Sir Keir Starmer vows to stay on in office

More than 50 Labour MPs have called for the prime minister to resign, despite Sir Keir Starmer's vow to stay on, and prove his doubters wrong. Also: President Trump has said the American ceasefire deal with Iran is "on life support", as the sides fail to agree terms for talks on ending the war. And the British actor Michael Pennington, best known for his performances of Shakespeare, has died at the age of 82.