politics
Cut green spending to make UK ready for war, Tories say
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says defence “must be the first priority of any government”. Source link
Streeting rejects calls to stop puberty blocker trial
The health secretary tells MPs he is “uncomfortable” about the use of the drugs but he was following expert advice. Source link
Labour lifts council tax cap in six southern areas
The councils are among those expected to lose out under a move to shift funding to more deprived areas. Source link
Welsh secretary labelled 'dinosaur' for only communicating in English
A Plaid Cymru politician says Jo Stevens showed an “incredible lack of respect” for the Welsh language. Source link
Permanent border facility approved for Kent
The site at Sevington is used to carry out checks on goods going in and out of the UK. Source link
MP protests in support of hunger strike prisoner
MP Zarah Sultana is demanding urgent medical care for a remand prisoner at Surrey’s HMP Bronzefield. Source link
Starmer calls doctors' strike 'dangerous' as five-day walkout begins
The doctors’ union, the British Medical Association, said it was time the government came up with “a genuinely long-term plan” on pay and jobs. Source link
Starmer tells Abramovich to 'pay up now' or face court
The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians Source link
Ex-Labour mayor Jamie Driscoll joins Green Party
The former North of Tyne Mayor describes Britain as “a mess”. Source link
Left-wing candidate beats Starmer ally to lead UK's biggest union
Andrea Egan, who was expelled from Labour three years ago, replaces Unison’s current general secretary Christina McAnea. Source link