politics
MP offers seat to Burnham for Starmer challenge
Clive Lewis says he would step down to allow Mayor Andy Burnham the chance to become Labour leader. Source link
Labour's Budget is already unravelling, Badenoch says
The Conservative leader says the government floated the idea of increasing income tax rates only to “U-turn”. Source link
Russian spy ship on edge of UK waters, defence secretary says
John Healey says the Russian ship is in waters north of Scotland and is being monitored by UK forces. Source link
Is this what spying by China can look like?
Despite the government’s efforts to thaw tensions with Beijing, MPs were warned this week of spying threats from China. Source link
UK government will not financially support Mossmorran
Hundreds of staff have been told their jobs are at risk with the Fife Ethylene Plant in Mossmorran due to close in February. Source link
Reform council to remove some flags for Christmas
Leader George Finch says the move will allow festive lights to be put up safely. Source link
Benn rejects claim new legacy bill is national security threat
The Northern Ireland Secretary, who will open the debate in the Commons, says he is confident the bill will pass. Source link
Reform plans to strip EU citizens of benefit rights
Leader Nigel Farage says his party would renegotiate the Brexit deal struck by the Tory government. Source link
UK faces bankruptcy without benefit cuts, Badenoch says
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says Rachel Reeves risks bankrupting the country with her Budget plans. Source link
MI5 warns MPs and peers over risk of Chinese espionage
Security services have issued a new “espionage alert” to members of the House of Commons and Lords. Source link