Politics
Russians are trying to steal vaccine research, UK says
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre revealed that vaccine and therapeutic sectors in multiple countries have been targeted
No 10 accuses Russia of meddling in 2019 election
The Government has accused Russia of trying to interfere by amplifying leaked documents detailing trade talks between the UK and US
Mandarin in charge of Patel bullying inquiry to leave post
Helen MacNamara will take a new role as a permanent secretary in an as-yet unannounced Whitehall department
Intelligence and Security Committee unanimously agrees to publish Russia report
The ruling comes just hours after Dr Julian Lewis was appointed as chair of the committee, much to the Prime Minister's dismay.
‘One of the most shocking pieces of dishonesty’ – Minister slams Tories
UK Government vow of new powers for Holyrood a ‘lie’, claims Scottish ministe
Lewis slams ‘improper’ bid to impose PM’s choice as head of security committee
He pointed out that the 2013 Justice and Security Act explicitly removed the right of the prime minister to choose the ISC chairman.
No-deal would hit ‘red wall’ seats hardest
Industrial areas in the north of England, the Midlands and Wales could face a “triple whammy” if a deal is not struck with Brussels
Government buys 27-acre site amid post-Brexit ‘lorry park’ fears
Mandy Rossi, from Ashford Green Party, said she was “appalled” that the residents of the town had not been able to have a say on the plans for a “lorry park”. The town voted to Leave by 59.4 per cent in the EU referendum.
Tory whip removed from MP who beat Grayling to intelligence chair
The outcome has been described as "peak Grayling" after the minister failed to get elected chair in a rigged vote where his party had a majority and controlled the process.