politics
Tories set out plans for judge-led grooming gang inquiry
Kemi Badenoch says Labour lacks “the political courage” to deliver its delayed national inquiry. Source link
Police assess claims Reform overspent on Farage election campaign
The party denies breaking electoral law, saying the “inaccurate claims come from a disgruntled former councillor”. Source link
Minister admits sharp rise needed to hit 1.5m housing target
Housing Secretary Steve Reed tells the BBC’s Build Baby Build ministers are “pulling every lever” to increase building. Source link
Rayner will make return to cabinet, says Starmer
The prime minister says his “hugely talented” former deputy will one day return to government. Source link
Young people are getting a 'raw deal', and that's good news for the Greens and Reform
Frustration among voters under 30 is widespread, writes Laura Kuenssberg. Source link
Scottish Conservative peer defects to Reform UK
Malcolm Offord appeared at a rally alongside Nigel Farage in Falkirk on Saturday to announce the move. Source link
Charities welcome new law banning puppy smuggling
But some are worried that the ban will have consequences for rare dog breeders and those who rescue dogs from overseas. Source link
Protests Supporting South Korea's Former President
Far-right protesters gathered in Seoul in support of the impeached president Source link
Reform revokes council leader's party membership
It follows an investigation by the party into racist content on social media. Source link
Starmer rejects EU customs union after Lammy comments
It comes after the deputy prime minister said countries in a customs union with the EU see benefits. Source link