politics
Welsh first minister confirms he discussed independence with Starmer
Rhun ap Iorwerth was accused of being distracted by the issue after he pressed the case for more powers. Source link
Second batch of Mandelson files won't be published this month
Cabinet minister Darren Jones updates MPs after the government was accused of withholding some documents. Source link
Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election
Reform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in the Makerfield by-election. Source link
Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield
The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election. Source link
Labour activists in court amid vote rigging claims
The activists were charged in connection with claims a party database was manipulated to help fix a candidate selection. Source link
MP failed by NHS appointed first maternity adviser
Michelle Welsh says she will work to push for “better, safer care for mothers, babies and families”. Source link
Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister
It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes. Source link
New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation
It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts. Source link
Farage facing new questions over home purchase funding
Reform UK has insisted the £5m party leader Nigel Farage received in April 2024 from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne was a gift. Source link
Lammy urges Labour unity as he says Starmer 'fights on' as PM
The prime minister has faced calls from his own MPs to step down and outline a timetable for his departure. Source link