politics
Farage says local elections are referendum on Starmer, as he launches campaign
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is launching his party’s push to take control of more councils at a rally in Sunderland. Source link
More than 13 million living in poverty, new figures show
The level rose slightly on the previous year while the number of children living in poverty has remained steady. Source link
Tories launch Welsh election campaign promising lower taxes
Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar said only his party offered Welsh voters “real, credible, positive change”. Source link
King's Speech to take place days after key May elections
King Charles III will attend Parliament to read out the government’s legislative agenda for the coming months. Source link
Speaker urged to make PM answer the question
The public are growing tired of Sir Keir Starmer’s conduct at PMQs, according to letters obtained by the BBC. Source link
Far-fetched to think McSweeney faked phone theft, says PM
Messages relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador could have been lost in the alleged theft. Source link
Findlay felt capable of killing attacker but says 'I'm not a scrapper'
The Scottish Conservative leader discussed his visceral reaction to an acid attack in 2015 with the BBC’s Scotcast. Source link
Arrests of Palestine Action protesters to resume, Met says
The Met says it remains a criminal offence to support the banned group and it “must enforce the law”. Source link
Health, education, tax and more – Has the SNP delivered on its promises at Holyrood?
As parties draw up their election manifestos, has the SNP ticked off the goals it set out in 2021? Source link
Nigel Farage hints at return for fellow Essex MP
Nigel Farage says he hopes things are “ironed out” for James McMurdock MP. Source link