Starmer praised Abbott in Parliament as Sunak spoke for the first time as opposition leader – live

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg addresses speculation that Tory memebrs could lose votes in the upcoming party leadership vote.

He said: “If you are in a Conservative association, remember that the rules can only be changed if the chairman of the Conservative association agrees.

“Do you want me to tell you how to hang, draw and quarter because that is what you should do to your association chairman if he is thinking of voting to take your vote.

“Democracy should not be abolished and the idea that MPs are wise and know better than our members, so look who gives and look who the members give. I am with the members every time.

Nigel Farage’s British Reform Party made a dramatic statement in the general election, winning more than four million votes and gaining significant support for the Tories.

But despite taking 14 percent of the popular vote, the right-wing party returned with just five seats out of the 650 represented at Westminster. This is because under the First Past the Post system, the party came second in 98 seats, many of which are currently held by Labour.

Pledging to build a “mass movement” that could mount a generational election challenge in 2029, Mr Farage, who is now MP for Clacton, said: “We are coming for Labor – make no doubt about it. “This is just the first step in what will be an astonishing all of you,” he said during his victory speech on Friday morning.

Below we take a look at the five new Reform MPs, who attended Parliament for the first time on Tuesday:

Sir Keir Starmer said he was committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defense “within our fiscal rules” and said he would need to carry out a review before setting a timeline to meet that target.

Speaking before leaving for the NATO Summit in Washington, the Prime Minister said: “The most important thing is, at this NATO Summit, to re-commit to solidarity and stand with Ukraine and to discuss practical plans for further action that we can take together. in relation to Russian aggression.

He added: “In relation to defense in general, we will carry out a strategic review to look at the challenges, the capabilities, and behind the making of further plans.

“I am committed to 2.5% in our fiscal rules. The strategic review should come first. But today, tomorrow and the day after it is all about standing together with our allies, discussing how to provide further support to Ukraine, and sending a clear message very much to Putin that we will fight Russian aggression anywhere in the world.

Sir Keir Starmer said he had a “very clear” message to Vladimir Putin that the NATO summit was an opportunity for allies to stand together against Russian aggression.

Sir Keir said before leaving for Washington: “My message is very clear.

“This NATO summit is an opportunity for allies to stand together, to strengthen their resolve, especially in light of the terrible attack, against Russian aggression,” he said, referring to the Russian missile attack on Friday that destroyed the largest children’s hospital in the country.

“I am delighted to have this early opportunity to confirm and reaffirm Labour’s strong, unwavering support for NATO.

“We are founding members, now it’s our 75th anniversary but this is an opportunity to send that message about Russian aggression everywhere.

“But these attacks … are so horrific that the message is more important than ever.”

Some 15 Tory MPs with a record of voting against legislation supporting abortion rights lost their seats in last week’s snap election – with Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, Maria Caulfield, Fiona Bruce, Liam Fox, and Miriam Cates among them.

Sir Keir Starmer has ushered in a “new era of devolution” as he embarks on a tour of the UK after just four days in office.

The new prime minister and her deputy, Angela Rayner, met on Tuesday with 12 regional mayors to discuss “the main program of devolution”.

Sir Keir spent Sunday in Scotland, where he met SNP first minister John Swinney. On Monday, he met with political leaders at Stormont in Northern Ireland and The Senedd in Wales, including the country’s first ministers, Michelle O’Neill and Vaughan Gething.

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said he reaffirmed his loyalty to the King “in protest”.

He said: “I read this empty formula to represent my constituents, but there were protests.

“I solemnly, sincerely and solemnly declare and affirm that I will be loyal and faithful to Prince Charles, his heirs and successors in law.

“My true allegiance is to the people of Derry and the people of Ireland.”

Reforms won hundreds of seats across the country in last week’s general election, voting data showed.

Although right-wing challenger Nigel Farage’s party won just five seats in parliament, Reform took 14 per cent of the national vote – ahead of the Lib Dems on 12 per cent.

Reform made significant progress in more than 100 seats, despite problems with some candidates, many of whom were elected in a scramble before the deadline.

Reforms won hundreds of seats across the country in last week’s general election, voting data showed.

Although right-wing challenger Nigel Farage’s party won just five seats in parliament, Reform took 14 per cent of the national vote – ahead of the Lib Dems on 12 per cent.

Reform made significant progress in more than 100 seats, despite problems with some candidates, many of whom were elected in a scramble before the deadline.

The Liberal Democrats will continue to argue over the policies in their manifesto, Sir Ed Davey said as he welcomed the party’s 72 MPs to Parliament on Tuesday.

The number is the highest number of Liberal or Lib Dem MPs in more than a century, with the party securing victories in former Conservative strongholds in the South West and South East.

Tuesday is the first time that all 72 have been in Westminster at the same time, as MPs gathered to re-elect Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and begin the oath of allegiance ahead of the Opening of the State Parliament next week.

Speaking to broadcasters in Parliament, Sir Ed said he believed the weight of the Liberal Democrats meant “our voices will be heard”.

He said: “We will continue to champion the policies of the Liberal Democrats in our manifesto. We call for a fair deal for people and we want that fair deal to be delivered in Parliament.