Politics
Tory levelling up plans in ‘disarray’, says Nandy
Michael Gove has pushed back publishing the government's flagship levelling up paper until the new year.
Nigeria accuses UK of ‘travel apartheid’ over red-listing
Nigeria's high commissioner in London said the UK's travel ban was "wrong" and "panicky".
Johnson plots to let ministers scrap legal rulings they don’t like
The PM reportedly wants to curtail the process of judicial review. Critics say he's seeking a "more compliant judiciary".
Trevelyan heads to Washington with UK – not EU – still hit by steel tariffs
The trade secretary is seeking a US free trade deal, amid rumours the UK is being punished because of Brexit.
Johnson announces drug crackdown – after cocaine gets found in the toilet of his own Westminster office
The government's new strategy could include attendance at drug aware courses with criminal sanctions for those who continue to use.
Starmer accused of ‘brutal’ plot to abolish Rayner’s role
The Labour leader's relationship with his deputy is reportedly at "rock bottom".
Hoyle calls the cops over Commons cocaine claims
An investigation found traces of cocaine across the parliamentary estate, it has emerged.
Blair calls for ‘global genomic sequencing’ to spot new variants
The former prime minister also called for a globally agreed ‘set of travel standards and restrictions around travel’.
Tory peer Michelle Mone told to resign amid racism row
A Lib Dem peer said the House of Lords must strengthen its code of conduct after no action was taken against Mone.