politics
Lammy urges Labour MPs to back jury trial cuts
The justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts. Source link
Reciting Hamlet helped stroke recovery, says ex-MP
Jonathan Ashworth reflects on his stroke recovery as he is made a CBE at Windsor Castle. Source link
Starmer said ministers can go against wishes of Wales and Scotland in leaked memo
The memo was obtained by Plaid Cymru, which has accused Labour of turning its back on devolution. Source link
Who is the 35-year-old rapper set to become Nepal's PM?
35-year-old rapper Balendra Shah is set to become Nepal’s new PM. Source link
'What is the height of the London Eye?' minister asked
Migration minister Mike Tapp is unable to answer one of the questions on the UK citizenship test. Source link
Government pushes ahead with revamped digital ID
Minister Darren Jones launches a public consultation on how “government by app” should work. Source link
Calls grow for Reeves to ditch fuel tax hike over Iran
Reform UK has set out further detail of how it would cover the cost of scrapping September’s planned rise. Source link
Royal Navy preparing support ship to deploy to eastern Mediterranean
RFA Lyme Bay is placed on “heightened readiness” as a precaution, the Ministry of Defence says. Source link
Rape victims to get specialised legal advice in courts
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy says the changes are part of “rebalancing the system to put victims first”. Source link
Youngest council leader faces no confidence vote
Warwickshire County Council’s George Finch is accused of bringing the authority “into disrepute”. Source link