politics
Chris Mason reports from the tarmac in Beijing
Keir Starmer has arrived in China for a three-day visit – the first time a UK prime minister has visited the country since 2018 Source link
Starmer speaks to Burnham after by-election row
Sir Keir rejects claims that Andy Burnham was told in advance he would not be accepted as a by-election candidate. Source link
Will Suella Braverman's defection prompt a by-election?
Suella Braverman has defected to Reform UK from the Conservatives – but what does that mean for her constituents? Source link
Prime minister flies to China for three-day visit
Sir Keir Starmer is the first British prime minister to travel to Beijing since Theresa May in 2018. Source link
Workers Party of Britain pick by-election candidate
Shahbaz Sarwar currently represents the party on Manchester City Council. Source link
Senedd approves Welsh budget after Plaid Cymru deal
Labour secures spending plans after Plaid signed deal in return for more cash for some key services. Source link
Plaid MP broke rules inadvertently, says watchdog
Liz Saville Roberts failed to register donations to a cross-party group she chairs within 28 days. Source link
UK wants to use oil from shadow fleet to fund Ukraine war effort
Defence Secretary John Healey says the UK is working with allies on plans to seize sanctions-busting Russian vessels. Source link
Shabana Mahmood: The abuse I receive is outweighed by kindness
The Home Secretary talks to Matt Chorley on his radio show. Source link
Watch: Protesters object to scrapped election
Reform UK supporters waved placards and called for the elections to be reinstated. Source link