UK Conservatives
The ex-health's secretary's appointment has sparked criticism after it followed a damning report into the UK's response to the pandemic.
The Bishop Auckland MP said leading her party was something she thought and "fantasised" about but a lack of privacy put her off.
The Greater Manchester mayor also dismissed accusations that he undermined Keir Starmer at Labour's conference in Brighton.
Their track Blue Cassette was used as the prime minister made his speech on Wednesday, which the band claim they did not approve.
The home secretary said the public had a "right to know" how Wayne Couzens was allowed to continue serving as a police officer.
The cabinet minister also defended Angela Rayner's "scum" comments, saying it was "late at night".
From spoof newspapers to bold protest placards, people in Manchester had a lot to say about the arrival of the party.
No.10 said the civil service had been on the 'frontline' during the pandemic but that it wanted to see workers return to the office.
The chancellor denied he was being "dogmatic" by refusing to reverse the benefit cut despite rising prices.
Tory Party chairman Oliver Dowden described the term as “crass”.