politics
Some are 'cross' about Rayner, says council leader
Eleanor Wills, who leads Labour-run Tameside Council, says some are “crossed” with their local MP. Source link
Labour feel the heat in crucial Welsh by-election test
Polling and the mood within the parties suggest something is up in Caerphilly, writes political editor Chris Mason. Source link
Third survivor quits grooming gang inquiry panel
“Elizabeth” – who remains anonymous – says the process felt like “a cover-up” and “created a toxic environment”. Source link
Boris Johnson left the Covid Inquiry in a hurry – he'll be pleased not to come back
School closures seemed the only option but lockdowns probably went “too far” , former PM tells Covid Inquiry. Source link
Reeves plans to 'scrap needless form filling' for firms
The chancellor acknowledged that for many people the economy was “not working as it should” and said the reforms would boost growth. Source link
Children paid 'huge price' in Covid pandemic, Johnson tells inquiry
The former PM says lockdown rules “probably did go too far” and says children could have been exempted. Source link
Highest government borrowing in September for five years
Higher interest payments offset increased revenue from tax and national insurance, the UK statistics body says. Source link
SNP calls for Prince Andrew to be stripped of titles
The party’s Stephen Flynn has lodged a parliamentary motion calling on ministers to act against the prince. Source link
MP who was raped praises law reforms for victims
An amendment to the Victims and Courts Bill could restrict parental responsibility of abusers. Source link
Maccabi Tel Aviv will not accept Villa tickets
Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv say they will not accept any ticket allocation from Aston Villa should the decision to ban their supporters from next month’s Europa League match be overturned. Source link