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RSPB hits out at Sunak and Gove in brutal Twitter post
The charity apologised for lashing out on Twitter at plans to scrap water pollution restrictions for housing developments.
Reactions as Ben Wallace resigns as defence secretary
The former defence secretary warned that "the world will get more insecure".
Sunak expected to appoint new defence secretary to replace Ben Wallace
Armed Forces Minister James Heappey and Chief Secretary to the Treasury John Glen have both been linked with the post.
Safe drug consumption facilities should be piloted in the UK, MPs say
If Westminster remains unwilling to support a Glasgow pilot, the power to establish it should be devolved to the Scottish Government, MPs said.
Fundraiser for family of police officer hit by train surpasses £100,000 goal
Sergeant Graham Saville, 46, was hit as he attempted to save a distressed man on the tracks in Balderton on Thursday August 24, and died on Tuesday.
Lucy Letby inquiry will be upgraded to statutory, Health Secretary announces
The move to a statutory footing grants the inquiry legal powers to compel witnesses.
Warning over proposed law forcing offenders to attend sentencing
The mother of shooting victim Olivia Pratt-Korbel hailed the move, but others warn it could be fraught with difficulty.
Tory MP backs ULEZ vandals despite being ‘tough’ on crime
His comments follow a wave of destruction throughout the capital, with almost 600 cameras either destroyed, defaced or stole in the build up to the expansion.
Activists scale Labour HQ over Starmer’s record on electoral reform
The Labour leader had supported a constitutional convention and electoral reform.