politics
Sadiq Khan says Labour should pledge to rejoin EU
Downing Street has repeatedly said the government will not rejoin the single market or customs union. Source link
Cost of online passport application could rise to over £100
The Home Office says the increase will help it “move to a system that meets its costs through those who use it” and rely less on taxpayers. Source link
Is Angela Rayner making a move to be prime minister?
Angela Rayner’s speech has reignited speculation that she is preparing to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the top job. Source link
Fly tippers face clearing up own rubbish as punishment
Fly tippers could face up to 20 hours of community service removing rubbish they have illegally dumped. Source link
PM urges Badenoch to sack shadow minister over Muslim comments
Shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy described a mass Muslim public prayer as an “act of domination and division”. Source link
PM swerves questions on whether he spoke to Mandelson over Epstein friendship
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch repeatedly asks if the prime minister spoke to Peter Mandelson about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein before picking him to be a UK ambassador. Source link
MSP rules out reintroducing assisted dying bill after Scottish election
Liam McArthur said it was time to pass the baton to someone else after five years of work on the now-rejected bill. Source link
Greens push for billions to be spent on energy support if bills rise
Leader Zack Polanksi says ministers should end “uncertainty” over future prices caused by the conflict. Source link
Irish PM boxes clever as Trump doubles down on Starmer 'disappointment'
BBC News NI political editor Enda McClafferty looks at how Micheál Martin fared against Donald Trump during their St Patrick’s Day meeting. Source link
Angela Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation
The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour’s direction and policies – but she did not have to. Source link