- Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell, explained the party's decision to scrap Sir Keir Starmer's flagship digital ID programme.
- Ms Powell stated the programme was dropped to allow the government to focus on the cost of living, rewiring the economy, and the political system.
- She described media speculation regarding the upcoming Cabinet appointments, expected on Monday, as "horribly and unedifying".
- Ms Powell appeared to temper rumours about Andy Burnham's stance on oil and gas drilling, indicating a "change of emphasis" in the North Sea while adhering to manifesto commitments.
- Senior Labour sources suggest an expected shake-up of the Foreign Office, with Ed Miliband reportedly being considered for Foreign Secretary.
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