The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.
The former MP is remanded in custody while he awaits sentencing for 18 offences.
The Met Office has issued a red weather warning over the coming days with the peak due on Wednesday and Thursday.
A group of current and former British Olympians and Paralympians back a proposed north of England bid to host the Games, claiming it has "a passion for sport like no other place".
A passenger praises a member of railway staff who, despite being in pain, helped the injured.