Politics
LGBT+ armed forces charity backs suggestion of Turing statue in Trafalgar Square
The Defence Secretary suggested erecting a statue of Alan Turing on the Fourth Plinth in London.
North Atlantic heatwave could be catastrophic for fish stocks, scientists warn
Many species depend on a consistent and stable ocean temperature window, which is being upended because of human-induced climate change.
Sunak urged to drop ‘unpopular’ and ‘expensive’ green pledges ahead of election
"What works is getting rid of unpopular, expensive green policies, and that is a real opportunity for us." - Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, Conservative MP.
Labour should ‘stick to their guns’ on Ulez, urges TV presenter Chris Packham
London mayor Sadiq Khan’s plan to extend the charge on polluting vehicles has been cited as the reason for Labour’s Uxbridge by-election loss.
Thousands evacuated as wildfires ravage Greek Island of Rhodes
British tourists described ‘terrifying’ scenes as the five-day fire continued to rage on the Greek island of Rhodes
Hitting new lows: Tory rating at lowest level since Liz Truss
It has been a bruising week for the Conservative Party.
Mick Lynch receives standing ovation after blasting ‘corrupt, rotten government’
This is vintage Mick Lynch. The RMT's leading man delivered an awe-inspiring speech this week - but why was he THANKING the Tories?
Sadiq Khan and Romesh Ranganathan: Women still aren’t equal in politics and comedy
The Mayor of London and the comedian have launched a campaign asking men to call out their friends for misogynistic behaviour.
Minister Johnny Mercer compares new Labour MP to The Inbetweeners
Keir Mather won Labour the Selby and Ainsty seat in one of three by-elections held on Thursday.