politics
City councillors quit Labour to form new party
Members for areas across the city quit the party to form the Nottingham People’s Alliance. Source link
How much trouble is Rachel Reeves in over rental rule break?
The PM may have ruled out an investigation but key questions remain about the chancellor’s housing rules admission. Source link
England's most deprived areas named – see how your area is affected
Jaywick, a seaside town in Essex, has been named the most deprived area for a fourth time in a row. Source link
Plaid Cymru and SNP in talks to form 'progressive alliance'
Rhun ap Iorwerth will hold talks with John Swinney hoping to give voters a ‘positive alternative’ to Westminster. Source link
Why the real national security threats China poses today go beyond human spies
The national security threats China poses today go beyond traditional notions of espionage – in this new world, threats are far more complex Source link
Chancellor admits breaking housing rules by renting out home
Rachel Reeves refers herself to the PM’s ethics adviser after “inadvertently” renting out her family home without a licence. Source link
Farage backs council boss '100%' in leak aftermath
Farage says Reform UK is “better off without” councillors expelled in the aftermath of the leak. Source link
Watch: Lib Dems MPs heckle Farage as he presents ECHR bill
Watch: Lib Dem MPs take on Farage in parliament Source link
Attorney general blames outdated law for collapse of China spy case
The government’s chief legal adviser says the trial would have gone ahead if new legislation had been in force. Source link
Starmer declines to rule out breaking manifesto tax pledges
The prime minister fails to repeat a promise not to raise income tax rates, VAT or National Insurance next month. Source link