The same question posed to another Whitehall figure: "There is no way of knowing," they respond, suggesting sometimes government, even 12 months in, feels chaotic, with contradictory instructions ...

Angela Rayner has purchased an £800,000 seaside apartment in Hove, which will be a third home for the deputy prime minister.

The Labour Party leader and U.K. Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has faced significant backlash on the bill submitted by his own party.