politics
Lobbyists' trade body calls for urgent reform after Jim Murphy 'errors'
It comes after the BBC uncovered details of a firm owned by the ex-Labour minister offering access to officials for money. Source link
Greens name Gorton and Denton by-election pick
The Green Party’s leader on Trafford Council has also worked as a plumber since she was 16. Source link
Kemi Badenoch denies sacked Tory's claim party doesn't allow free speech
The Conservative leader was responding to a claim made by an ex-member sacked for speaking to Reform. Source link
Government has duty to help pass assisted dying bill, says Leadbeater
Supporters of the proposals are urging Keir Starmer to intervene, as opponents warn against forcing the bill through. Source link
Ex-Reform councillors join Advance UK party
Two Devon County Council members who previously quit Reform UK join a new political party. Source link
Chinese whisky tariff cut to come into force on Monday
Import taxes on Scotch whisky will be halved from 10% to 5% – a deal the UK government said would be worth £250m to the UK’s economy. Source link
Social Democratic Party names by-election candidate
Sebastian Moore, the SDP’s north west chair, is the party’s choice for the Gorton and Denton by-election. Source link
China has lifted sanctions on British MPs and peers, Starmer says
The prime minister says a travel ban and other restrictions “no longer apply” to six current parliamentarians. Source link
Lib Dems name Gorton and Denton by-election choice
Local activist Jackie Pearcey is the Liberal Democrats’ candidate for the Greater Manchester seat. Source link
Protest council by-elections branded a 'waste of money'
Norfolk County Council’s leader speaks out after four members announce plans to quit their seats. Source link