The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

Almost all of England is under amber alerts for likely disruption to health services and travel.

Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.

Basildon, Grimsby and Rotherham also make the 15-strong shortlist as well as Strabane.

It is not known whether Meghan will still visit the UK for any private visits, following reports she may be coming with the children.