politics
Scotland given same credit rating as UK ahead of first bonds issue
Scottish ministers wants to use bonds to raise money from investors to fund infrastructure projects. Source link
Councillors reveal bid to split county in two
Two councils could be created to cover north and south Worcestershire. Source link
Chris Mason: Unpicking a messy day for the government
The Prime Minister is “incandescent” at way all of this has played out, writes BBC’s political editor. Source link
Starmer Allies Suggest Possible Leadership Challenge
The Prime Minister has denied there is a toxic culture at the heart of his government Source link
Mandelson still in contact with Epstein in 2016, emails show
Lord Mandelson was sacked as the UK’s ambassador to the US in September over his links to the paedophile financier. Source link
Labour MPs 'furious' as leadership row goes public
Labour MPs ‘furious’ as leadership row goes public Source link
I have never authorised attacks on ministers, says PM
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused the prime minister of running a “toxic” Downing Street. Source link
Reform MS faces 14-day Senedd ban over racial slur
Laura Anne Jones used a racial slur to describe Chinese people, in August 2023, in a WhatsApp chat. Source link
Henry Zeffman: Efforts to shore up Starmer's leadership may have backfired
Briefings aimed at seeing off leadership plots may have left the PM more vulnerable, some in Labour fear. Source link
Streeting denies plotting against PM after leadership claims
Wes Streeting has urged Sir Keir Starmer to sack whoever is briefing the media about challenges to the PM’s leadership. Source link