politics
Reform housing spokesman sacked over Grenfell remarks
A group representing the bereaved of Grenfell call Simon Dudley’s comments “ignorant and callous”. Source link
UK to host virtual summit on Strait of Hormuz
Yvette Cooper is due to convene a virtual meeting of foreign ministers, though the US is not expected to attend. Source link
Tories pledge to scrap carbon taxes on industry
Kemi Badenoch says carbon taxes have made doing business in Britain “much, much harder than it needs to be”. Source link
The town that's lost faith in politics amid cost of living crisis
Shoppers are paying in cash to keep finances in check, not buying in bulk, and investing in higher-value items. Source link
Rachel Reeves says she's angry at Trump's decision to launch war with Iran
The chancellor says the US president does not have a “clear plan” to exit the conflict. Source link
Navy investigated links between nuclear sub commander and MP
No disciplinary action was taken over the allegations of an inappropriate relationship with Scottish MP Joani Reid. Source link
CPS giving 'investigative advice' to police over Andrew and Mandelson probes
Police are carrying out inquiries into Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Source link
SNP candidate ditched over handling of Linden complaints
Tracy Carragher was a deputy council leader when it was reported that her former colleague had made unwanted advances towards a teenager. Source link
Analysis: Starmer holds off from emergency measures but warns storm is coming
The prime minister used a Downing Street news conference to make three big calls on the Iran war and cost of living pressures. Source link
UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says
It comes as UK-US relations have been strained by the PM’s refusal to be dragged further into the Iran war. Source link