Keir Starmer calls to rebuild party as 'force for good'

YouGov poll shows Starmer in lead to head party over nearest rival Rebecca Long-Bailey

Sir Keir Starmer, the favourite to succeed Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader, has called for the party to become a "trusted force for good" as up to nine rival candidates consider whether to stand next week.

The shadow Brexit secretary is seen as the candidate to beat following a YouGov poll showing he has a commanding lead over nearest rival and Corbyn ally Rebecca Long-Bailey, the shadow business secretary.