Politics
Sunak ‘determined to fight’ on as he insists election not a foregone conclusion
The Prime Minister resisted calls from Tory rebels to change his political course after defeats in the local polls.
Russia announces nuclear weapon drills after row with senior Western officials
The Kremlin denounced ‘provocative statements’.
Israeli offensive in Rafah would be ‘catastrophic’, David Lammy warns
Israel has ordered Palestinians to leave parts of Rafah in advance of a long-expected attack on the city.
Lib Dems to table motion of no confidence in the Government TOMORROW
The last time a Government lost a confidence motion was James Callaghan’s Labour Government in 1979, forcing an election five weeks later.
Israeli army tells Palestinians to temporarily evacuate parts of Rafah
People have been told to go to Muwasi, an area near the coast.
Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its local operation
Israel has long had a rocky relationship with Al Jazeera, accusing it of bias.
Tories may not win election, Sunak admits while claiming hung Parliament likely
Tory rebels have urged the Prime Minister to change political course rightwards after a local election drubbing.
Labour compares Tory record to ‘tragic soap opera’ in campaign stunt
A website presents the last 14 years of government as a serial called Chaos And Decline.
John Swinney set to become next SNP leader and first minister
Nominations for the SNP leadership race close at noon, with Mr Swinney expected to run uncontested.