politics
Two Reform UK councillors booted out of party
It comes after a damaging video leak of the Kent County Council leader shouting and swearing. Source link
Catherine Connolly Wins Irish Presidential Election
Results of Irish presidential election announced in Dublin Castle Source link
Tributes paid to former Lincoln MP Dick Taverne
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey described him as “passionate, principled and thoughtful”. Source link
Will Lucy Powell's win turn things around for Labour?
Chris Mason looks at what Lucy Powell’s return to frontline politics might mean for Labour. Source link
Lucy Powell elected Labour's deputy leader
She defeated Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson in a race triggered by Angela Rayner’s resignation. Source link
What power does the new Labour deputy leader have?
The new deputy leader of the Labour Party has been announced to the country, a contest which was triggered after the resignation of Angela Rayner last month. Source link
Chief prosecutor says top official would not call China an enemy
Stephen Parkinson sets out why the case against two alleged spies was dropped in a letter to MPs. Source link
Reeves refuses to rule out income tax rises in Budget
Chancellors rarely reveal tax plans before the Budget, but Reeves has softened her language on raising income tax. Source link
Who is giving evidence on the collapsed China spy trial?
A senior commons committee is looking at why the case collapsed just weeks before a trial was due to go ahead. Source link
Peer hints at Oasis Knebworth gigs then backtracks
Baroness Sharon Taylor says the band will play next July before rowing back on her claims. Source link