politics
Plymouth elections go ahead but Exeter undecided
Elections due to be held in Exeter in May could still be cancelled. Source link
Ex-BNP leader Nick Griffin accused of stirring up racial hatred with cartoon
Nick Griffin appeared in court via video link in a private prosecution by the Campaign Against Antisemitism. Source link
Lib Dems write to human rights watchdog over election delays
The government has indicated it would postpone elections if requested by local authorities. Source link
UK lacks 'coherent' social mobility plan, top government adviser says
The chair of the Social Mobility Commission has called on the prime minister to set out a clearer strategy. Source link
Puppy farm ban promised by animal welfare strategy
The government promises its animal welfare strategy will bring “the biggest reforms in a generation”. Source link
King's Foundation chair and nominee peer admits 'misleading' doctorate claim
Dame Ann Limb tells the Sunday Times she did not complete a doctorate previously listed on her CV. Source link
Labour MSP to quit Holyrood over links to sex offender
Pam Duncan-Glancy stood down as the party’s education spokeswoman earlier this month after admitting a “serious error of judgement”. Source link
No evidence Reform broke electoral law, watchdog says
The Electoral Commission says it has not identified evidence of rule-breaking in Farage’s campaign for his Clacton constituency. Source link
Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy
The government says the practice is being used as a “smokescreen” for the hunting of wild animals. Source link
Call for time limits on public inquiries as costs soar
MSPs have recommended changes as they revealed almost £260m has been spent on Scotland’s public inquiries since 2007. Source link