politics
Ex-Tory Home Secretary Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK
The MP was unveiled as the party’s latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally. Source link
Starmer defends blocking Andy Burnham from by-election run after backlash
The Manchester mayor had applied to stand as a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton. Source link
Make sure pupils don't ever use phones at school, Phillipson tells teachers
The education secretary says phones should not been seen during lessons, breaktimes or lunchtime. Source link
Can a council do five days' work in four?
Staff at one local authority are doing fewer hours for the same pay. How is it working out? Source link
Mahmood to call for more police patrols and faster responses to 999 calls
The Home Office says its plans to cut red tape will see officers spending more time out on the streets. Source link
Chris Mason: Burnham saga unlikely to be last act in drama of Starmer's leadership
In a show of brute power, No 10 has scuppered Burnham’s attempted run from Manchester to Westminster. Source link
Tory pair aim to attract 'politically homeless' with new movement
Sir Andy Street and Baroness Ruth Davidson believe they can win back voters who have snubbed the Conservatives. Source link
Andy Burnham's bid to return as MP blocked by Labour's ruling body
Allies of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer feared he could mount a leadership challenge. Source link
Decision day for Labour on whether Burnham can stand as MP
Allies of the prime minister may try to block the mayor of Greater Manchester from standing in a parliamentary by-election. Source link
Let public buy war bonds to raise £20bn for defence, say Lib Dems
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would “give ordinary people the opportunity to contribute to Britain’s security”. Source link