politics
Starmer arson accused refused to film attack, court told
Ukrainian-born Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc is accused of conspiring to set fire to a car linked to the prime minster. Source link
Starmer warns of Russian aggression as UK agrees new treaty with Poland
The PM met his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk at RAF Northolt to formalise the agreement. Source link
Burnham accuses Blair of ignoring inequality as he hits back at ex-PM
The Labour mayor and by-election candidate rejects the former PM’s call to embrace the “radical centre”. Source link
Will Tony Blair's intervention change the Labour debate?
While the former PM still has some admirers in Labour, others wings of the party are not listening. Source link
Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand terms
The Treasury inquiry is looking at student loan plans in England and whether repayment terms are “reasonable”. Source link
Sturgeon defends 'no comment' police interview after SNP funds probe arrest
The former SNP leader’s solicitor says her response was “standard” and she later provided written answers to detectives’ questions. Source link
'A serious country' can't keep changing leaders – Blair
In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Sir Tony Blair said he believes ‘a serious country’ can’t keep changing its leaders. Source link
Prosecution to open case against ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in sex abuse trial
The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape. Source link
Speed up £250 cap on leasehold ground rent, MPs urge
A committee of MPs says leaseholders have been waiting too long for governments to tackle the issue. Source link
Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair
The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer’s government is in the “wrong position” ahead of the next election. Source link