politics
Ex-Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies and Iceland boss Richard Walker among new peers
Downing Street announced 34 new peers to “correct” an imbalance against Labour in the House of Lords. Source link
Ukraine at critical moment, European leaders say after Trump call
“Intensive work” is continuing, the leaders of Britain, France and Germany say after a joint call with Donald Trump. Source link
Fine intimidating balaclava wearers £100, MP says
Darlington MP Lola McEvoy says “it’s not right” people are avoiding parks because of the youths. Source link
PMQs: Starmer dismisses 'caretaker PM' label as Badenoch attacks government's record
Starmer dismisses ‘caretaker PM’ label from Badenoch at PMQs Source link
Council tax rises not ruled out after Plaid-Labour budget deal
Welsh rates of council tax could still rise, according to a councillor, despite budget deal. Source link
Trump attack on London mayor is wrong, says No 10
Sir Keir Starmer’s press secretary says Donald Trump’s comments about the London mayor were “wrong”. Source link
Don't let Trump interfere with UK democracy, Davey tells PM
The Lib Dem leader criticises US national security strategy, which warns Europe faces “civilisational erasure”. Source link
Reform defends selection of Bangladeshi candidate
Addy Mo Asaduzzaman, 23, has indefinite leave to remain in the UK after studying in Portsmouth. Source link
Too many unauthorised pre-Budget leaks, says Reeves
The chancellor tells MPs many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and “very damaging”. Source link
Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start
The talks are the most significant sign yet that international human rights law could be reinterpreted. Source link