politics
Ex-Tory councillor unveiled by Nigel Farage as Reform's Welsh leader
Farage said he had chosen Thomas ahead of the Senedd election because he was “battle hardened”. Source link
Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson's 'lies'
The PM says the depth of the pair’s relationship was not know when he was appointed US ambassador. Source link
Farage apology over school racism allegations does not go far enough, ex-pupil says
The Reform UK leader was challenged on allegations of racism at his former school in a BBC documentary. Source link
Farage unveils Reform UK's Welsh leader
Nigel Farage unveils Dan Thomas as Reform UK’s Welsh leader at a rally in Newport. Source link
Chris Mason: Starmer can ill afford any more days like these
Starmer is furious with Mandelson, and the mood among many Labour MPs is darkening, the BBC’s political editor writes. Source link
'Hero' dog PD Finn's law not working, says handler
The law was changed after the German shepherd nearly died while protecting his owner. Source link
Ban on asylum seekers using taxis for medical appointments comes into force
It comes after a BBC investigation which showed people travelling long distances at high cost. Source link
Mandelson offered to help Epstein get Russian visa, documents suggest
Emails released by the US government suggest the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein planned to use the visa to meet young women in Moscow. Source link
'I never left your side': Emails reveal more about Mandelson's Epstein friendship
Emails between Lord Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein appear to show their friendship was closer than suspected. Source link
Joining Reform would be like swapping football clubs, says mayor
Conservative Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen says joining Reform would be like swapping Boro for NUFC. Source link