politics
Labour council leader 'angry with this PM'
Gavin Callaghan hits out at Sir Keir Starmer over the government’s U-turn on local elections. Source link
Radical SEND support shake-up risks political backlash
Leaks suggest plans for a complete redesign of special educational needs and disabilities support in schools. Source link
Child poverty figures in the UK expected to be revised down
Official figures going back to 2018 are set to take billions in under-reported benefits income into account. Source link
Scotland's top law officer not considering position over Murrell memo
The lord advocate has been grilled by MSPs over her email about a criminal charge against the ex-SNP chief executive. Source link
Man sent offensive emails to ex-Home Secretary
Jagjivan Ram of Solihull pleaded guilty to two charges under the Malicious Communications Act. Source link
Could planned increase in your minimum wage be delayed?
Joe Pike breaks down the latest on the government’s plans to bring in the same minimum wage for all age groups. Source link
Reform UK would reimpose two-child benefit cap
Robert Jenrick says the country could not afford to “help working families have more children”. Source link
Swinney was told of Murrell charges weeks before they became public
Former SNP chief executive Murrell is accused of embezzling £459,000 from the party over a 12-year period. Source link
New train stations part of £14bn UK government rail funding promise
Sir Keir Starmer said the funding covers a list of Welsh railway projects, including seven new stations. Source link
Ex Reform UK members form new council group
They have joined Restore Britain to form a new group on Kent County Council. Source link