politics
Labour face tough fight in Gorton and Denton by-election
Labour is in a tough fight with Reform UK and the Greens in previously safe seat Gorton and Denton. Source link
The Victorian aristocrat who became first British Muslim lord
After converting to Islam, Lord Henry Stanley closed pubs on his estate and helped restore churches. Source link
Labour think tank commissioned firm to investigate journalists, BBC understands
Labour Together paid at least £30,000 to “investigate the sourcing, funding and origins” of a story about undeclared donations. Source link
Former Foreign Office cat Palmerston dies in Bermuda
Larry the Cat, No 10’s chief mouser, is among those paying tribute to his former rival. Source link
Europe must be ready to fight, PM tells Munich Security Conference
The prime minister’s speech comes after a tumultuous week in his political career back home. Source link
One giant boys' club? Why Westminster still feels like a man's world
The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women’s role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg. Source link
Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe launches new party
The new party is set up by former Reform UK member, Rupert Lowe. Source link
Mandelson asked to cooperate with US Congress Epstein probe
Lord Mandelson has previously expressed his regret for his continued association with Jeffrey Epstein. Source link
It's tough for Tories but we can fix Wales, Kemi Badenoch says
The Tory leaders admits it’s not an “easy time” after defections to Reform, but insists there’s a plan for Senedd wins. Source link
Rock musician to fund Alex Salmond case against Scottish government
Paul McManus, drummer with Scottish band Gun, has taken on the legal action from Salmond’s family. Source link