Politics
Labour pledges to reform MoD to make Britain ready for ‘more threatening world’
Shadow defence secretary John Healey criticised £15bn of waste since 2010 and said Labour would appoint an official to oversee military procurement.
Starmer backs Rayner over right-to-buy council house sale
The Labour leader’s spokesman said he had ‘full confidence’ in his deputy.
Government urged to compensate infected blood victims in Budget
Campaigners have descended on parliament demanding quicker action on compensation.
Pro-Palestine march organisers vow to continue with protests demanding ceasefire
The comments come in response to Home Secretary James Cleverly questioning the need for future demonstrations in support of Gaza.
Keir Starmer accuses Conservatives of ‘dancing to tune’ set by Nigel Farage
The Labour leader used Prime Minister’s Questions to suggest the governing party were no ‘longer the Tories your parents voted for’.
Councils warn of drastic cuts amid fears over authorities going bust
The Local Government Association warned that ‘cherished’ local services will be scaled back or scrapped because of a £4bn funding black hole.
Government outsourcing rental reforms Bill to landlord MPs, campaigners claim
The Renters (Reform) Bill is currently going through Parliament.
Cleverly questions what regular pro-Palestine protests are hoping to achieve
The Home Secretary said the calls for an immediate ceasefire were in ‘disagreement’ with the Government’s ‘well thought-out’ position.
Broadcast journalists send open letter calling for foreign media access to Gaza
The broadcasters represented are Sky News, the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, CNN, ABC, NBC, and CBS.