politics
Starmer faces call to appoint woman to secretary of state role
Female Labour figures say the prime minister told them he understood the need to end a “boy’s club” mentality in No 10. Source link
PM says peer did not give 'full account' over links to sex offender
Sir Keir Starmer was asked at Prime Minister’s Questions about his decision to award a peerage to Lord Doyle. Source link
Reform leader quits as council probes racism claims
Councillor Chris Large resigns as Staffordshire Reform leader, just days after being appointed. Source link
Lib Dems plan to replace Treasury with growth department
The party’s deputy leader says the move would end the “doom loop” of “short-term Treasury tax grabs”. Source link
New plan to fix 'ageing and fragile' schools exposed by Raac crisis
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the government’s 10-year strategy is a “turning point” for schools. Source link
Chris Mason: Smiles of a survivor as Starmer attempts his latest reset
Some political air has been cleared for Sir Keir but fundamental issues remain unaltered, the BBC’s political editor writes. Source link
UK doubles troops in Norway to counter Russian 'threat to Arctic'
Defence Secretary John Healey says British personnel in Norway will rise from 1,000 to 2,000 over three years. Source link
Ex-Labour comms chief suspended over links to sex offender
Lord Doyle apologises for his past association with a former Labour councillor who admitted indecent child image offences. Source link
Starmer claims 'huge respect' for Sarwar despite resignation call
It comes after the Scottish Labour leader called for the prime minister to quit at a dramatic press conference on Monday. Source link
Streeting and Burnham pledge support for Starmer
Their backing comes a day after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for the prime minister to stand down. Source link