politics
Charlotte Cadden chosen as Tory by-election candidate
The retired detective says she wants “a proper inquiry on grooming gangs” and “to get rid of carbon tax”. Source link
Confirmed Gorton and Denton by-election candidates
Who is standing in the Greater Manchester constituency of Gorton and Denton? Source link
'I've never taken drugs or drunk alcohol,' says Polanski
The Green Party leader reiterates his backing for “legalising and regulating” drugs. Source link
Drugs policy approach needs to change, Polanski says
The Green Party leader of England and Wales says there needs to be a “public health approach” as he reiterates his backing for the legalisation of drugs. Source link
Epstein sent $75,000 to accounts linked to Mandelson, files suggest
Lord Mandelson says he has no record or recollection of receiving the sums and does not know if the documents are authentic. Source link
Andrew should testify to US Congress, Starmer suggests after new photos
Sir Keir Starmer suggests Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify over his dealings with the convicted sex offender. Source link
Labour peer and former FA chairman Lord Triesman dies aged 82
He joined Tony Blair’s government in 2004, holding prominent roles in politics until his death. Source link
Why was PM Keir Starmer in Japan?
Sir Keir Starmer attended talks in Tokyo, saying the relationship between the countries was the “strongest” it has been “in decades”. Source link
Student loan system 'fair and reasonable', says Reeves
The chancellor’s defence comes after Martin Lewis called her freeze on student loans “not a moral thing”. Source link
Starmer invites Japan PM to UK after Tokyo talks
Sanae Takaichi and Sir Keir discussed ways to strengthen ties between their two nations during their meeting, at the end of his trip to East Asia. Source link