Lucy Powell, the Leader of the House of Commons, has said it has been “an honour to serve in the first Labour Government in 15 years” as the Manchester Central MP confirmed she had been told she is to be replaced.

In a statement she said: “I spoke to the Prime Minister earlier today and he informed me of his intention to appoint a new Leader of the House of Commons.

“It has been an honour to serve in the first Labour Government in 15 years, particularly as Leader of the........

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