politics
British left-wingers overjoyed by Mamdani's victory in New York
Left-wingers like Jeremy Corbyn and Zack Polanski see it as a victory for their brand of socialism. Source link
Algerian man released from London prison in error
It comes after migrant sex offender Hadush Kebatu was also released from prison by mistake last month. Source link
Mini-mart crime network a 'pull factor' for illegal migrants, say MPs
The Home Office is promising to investigate after the BBC exposed on a UK-wide criminal network. Source link
Watch: US election night's big winners… in 90 seconds
Zohran Mamdani, who will become New York City’s youngest mayor since 1892, said in his victory speech that his win was a ‘mandate for change’. Source link
What a UK government led by Reform would really look like
What the party’s first six months at the helm of local authorities and councils tells us about how they govern – and whether they can keep their promises Source link
Reporter Reads
Alex Forsyth looks at what the party’s first six months running councils tells us. Source link
'Taxes are going up' – BBC decodes Reeves's pre-Budget speech
Henry Zeffman analyses what may be in the chancellor’s upcoming budget plans. Source link
Could Reeves break a 50-year taboo by raising income tax in her Budget?
It is more than half a century since a chancellor chose to put up the basic rate of income tax. Source link
China academic intimidation claim referred to counter-terrorism police
Sensitive research into alleged human rights abuses is alleged to have been shut down by Chinese agents. Source link
Hillsborough victims failed by the state, says PM
Sir Keir Starmer praises the Hillsborough families as MPs debate a bill designed to help future victims. Source link