Warnings from the head of MI5 are raised by Sunak, who asks Starmer to confirm the Terrorism Bill will give security services the powers to tackle "evolving threats" and promises "constructive support".

There is a sombre tone in Parliament as Starmer confirms "we will give the security forces and services the powers they need" and praises the "incredible job" they do.

But the PM is soon back on the attack, saying "it's a shame they can't celebrate Britain's success under this government".

The PM adds that investment is "pouring in" and the NHS strikes are "coming to an end" because Labour is "clearing up the mess that [the Conservatives] made and making a better country that people are crying out for".

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In his fourth question to the PM, Sunak repeats his charge that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has previously said that changing fiscal rules would be nothing more than "fiddling the figures".

The Tory leader presses: "Does he still agree?"

Starmer says he won't be drawn on issues to do with the budget, adding that the government is rebuilding the NHS and investing in young people

He concludes that after 14 years of Conservative government, Labour is giving the country its future back.

In response, Starmer says the government is fixing and stabilising the economy, as well as getting in investment to drive growth.

He mentions creating clean British energy, building new homes and restoring the public ownership of railways.

"We're powering ahead and changing the rules," Starmer tells the House.

Sunak moves on to Labour's tax plans, and jokes about businesses across the UK finding the PM's answers "as reassuring as Sue Gray did" - a remark that sparks laughter from the opposition benches.

"No wonder confidence is plummeting on his watch," he says before asking whether he agrees with Chancellor Rachel Reeves' comments on "fiddling the figures".

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Sunak asks about National Insurance contributions and whether there will be no rise both for employees and employers.

"I'm asking specifically about the promise he made to the British people," says Sunak.

Starmer responds that the Labour Party was "returned with a huge majority" and he will stick to his manifesto pledges.

He attacks Sunak for failing to welcome investment to this country, including £8bn to Amazon, £10bn to Blackstones, and £22bn for carbon capture.

Starmer says the Tories are instead "arguing about whether to scrap maternity pay".

In Sunak's second question, the Leader of the Opposition asks weather Starmer's commitment not to raise national insurance will apply to both employer and employee contributions.

In response, the PM jokes that Sunak is the expert in raising taxes - and that the previous Conservative government has left the UK with a broken economy and a financial black hole.

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Iain Watson
Political correspondent

Rishi Sunak links tomorrow’s workers’ rights legislation to the fate of the PM’s former chief of staff Sue Gray.

She was given a lesser (and lower paid) role at the weekend - the former PM suggests that this is very similar to the practice of "fire and rehire" which the unions want banned in tomorrow's Employment Bill.

In response to Sunak, Starmer says he's very "pleased and proud" that the bill - which he says will be the biggest upgrade of workers’ rights in a generation - will be published tomorrow.

He says it will give people basic dignity at work and grow the economy - something he says the last government failed to do for 14 years.

Rishi Sunak starts off by asking Starmer about upcoming changes to employment law.

Sunak references chief of staff Sue Gray's weekend resignation, asking the PM when did he "become a convert to fire and rehire?".

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer starts PMQs by marking one year since the 7 October attacks carried out by Hamas on Israel.

He reiterates that the Israeli hostages must be released and calls again for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.

Starmer goes on to say he will this week continue work on the biggest upgrade to working people's rights in a generation through the workers' rights bill, adding that he will reset "dreadful" industrial relations left by the last government.

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The prime minister is on his feet and the session is under way.

We've got updates and analysis coming up here - and you can also follow along by pressing Watch live at the top of the page.

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Tom Tugendhat was kicked out of the Tory leadership race yesterday, leaving three candidates for the role: James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch.

In yesterday's vote, Cleverly leapt into the lead with 39 votes from his colleagues, after what was seen as a strong performance at last week's Conservative Party conference.

Jenrick came in second with 31 votes, while Badenoch came a close third with 30 votes.

Tory MPs will vote again this afternoon to whittle it down to a final two, and it'll be then be down to Conservative Party members to decide the next leader - which is due to be announced on 2 November.

Jennifer McKiernan
Political reporter

Discontent over the decision to axe winter fuel payments for 10 million pensioners is continuing to simmer.

The move was unpopular with Labour members, as demonstrated by a non-binding vote to reverse the cuts made by those members at the party conference last month.

The embarrassing split was revealed despite the vote being pushed to the last day of conference.

The Conservatives have drawn a contrast between pensioners losing up to £300 this winter with Labour's decision to settle pay disputes with striking workers - and the ongoing freebies row.

With Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first budget coming up at the end of this month, these internal divisions reveal a pressure point for Starmer.

Jennifer McKiernan
Political reporter

Sue Gray: The prime minister's chief of staff quitting over the weekend, saying she "risked becoming a distraction". With her departure and a reshuffle of his top team, Sir Keir Starmer has acknowledged he wants to change tack, but left himself open to questions over his leadership of Downing Street.

Donations: Gray had been involved in a series of ethics gaffes over donations, which overshadowed Labour's autumn conference and continues to rumble on. Starmer and several cabinet ministers admitted accepting donations of clothes and have since said they will no longer do so after a backlash from the public. The PM has also paid back the cost of some, but not all, of the donations made to him since his election victory.

Lord Alli: Most of the donations were made by Labour peer Lord Waheed Alli, who is a long-standing Labour benefactor. Parliament's standards watchdog has now opened an investigation into him allegedly failing to register interests. The specifics of the complaint have not been made public, but the BBC understands the investigation relates to a clerical element of already-declared interests.

Budget: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing a difficult first budget. She claims Labour has uncovered a £22bn black hole since coming to power. Labour has ruled out raising the big four taxes - income tax, VAT, National Insurance and corporation tax - to fill the gap, so speculation over how she will find the cash is rife.

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The prime minister has left Downing Street and is making his way to the House of Commons. Not long to go until proceedings kick-off at 12:00.

Paul Seddon
Politics reporter

The departure of chief of staff Sue Gray has forced an early overhaul of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's political operation.

Gray quit her role on Sunday after being caught up in a row over her pay, after BBC News revealed her salary was higher than the PM's.

Revamps are not unusual for a prime minister but this one, coming just three months after entering office, could define how Starmer plans to wield power.

Gray's replacement is Morgan McSweeney, a key aide credited with masterminding Labour's election victory.

Unlike Gray, McSweeney has been involved in Labour politics since the New Labour era under former-PM Tony Blair.

Formerly head of political strategy at No 10, his appointment is seen as an attempt to give Starmer's operation a sharper political edge following Labour's rocky return to power.

McSweeney's appointment may be the most high-profile, but it's not the only change afoot in Downing Street.

Read more about how Starmer has overhauled his No 10 operation here.

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Adam Durbin
Live editor

Welcome to our coverage of the first Prime Minister's Questions for nearly a month.

Parliament went on recess for party conference season on 12 September, where we saw Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer outline his ideas for "national renewal" at Labour's annual meeting and internal disagreements over the plan to cut winter fuel payments to pensioners.

Starmer will face MPs after reshuffling his Downing Street team following the departure of his chief of staff Sue Gray.

The Conservative Party's own conference was dominated by the impending leadership battle, which is entering its final stages.

Tory MPs will this afternoon decide the final two candidates to succeed Rishi Sunak - a result due on 2 November.

Stay with us and we'll bring you all the key lines from today's session here.