George Eagle

Burnham tax cuts: Late 2016, in McDonnell's office, we did costings for revenue neutral income tax shift - cut at the bottom, increase at the top. Quick redistribution that gives a bunch of lower paid workers more money. LOTO didn't like it, too keen on standard tax-and-spend.1/2

🚨 BREAKING: Lucy Powell, who once called the mass rape of British children a "little trumpet", has been appointed Education Secretary by Andy Burnham.

🚨BREAKING: Angela Rayner appointed as Housing Secretary

Yvette Cooper is health secretary

We are going to end rough sleeping in this country at the first opportunity.

I wish my successor all the very best in working with the Executive to protect stability, continuing to generate growth and investment and in taking forward the Troubles Bill which is so important for so many families. 2/3

We are devastated to learn of the passing of Kevin Keegan, one of the most iconic, influential and deeply loved figures in our club’s history. Kevin was more than a legendary footballer and manager. He was the beating heart of Newcastle United for generations of supporters.

From the campaign trail and the TV studios to the Treasury, No10 and the Cabinet Office - it’s been a privilege to be in the cabinet of a Labour government and to serve the country. Andy Burnham has called to tell me I won’t be a part of his new cabinet. I wish him and his team every success.

Roxanne or Lyra winning this year's Women’s MITB.