politics
Suella Braverman: Proud right-winger becomes latest defector to Reform
The former home secretary has become the latest senior Tory to join Nigel Farage’s party. Source link
Anxiety in Labour as by-election set to go ahead
Gorton and Denton has been Labour for more than 90 years but party sources fear it could be won by Reform or the Greens. Source link
Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK
She becomes the third sitting Tory MP to join Nigel Farage’s party in the last eleven days. Source link
Why was Andy Burnham blocked to become an MP?
The BBC’s Henry Zeffman explains what’s been going on. Source link
Chris Mason: Another big beast defection shows momentum is with Reform
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman is the fourth sitting Tory MP to join the party since the last election. Source link
Ex-Tory Home Secretary Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK
The MP was unveiled as the party’s latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally. Source link
Starmer defends blocking Andy Burnham from by-election run after backlash
The Manchester mayor had applied to stand as a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton. Source link
Make sure pupils don't ever use phones at school, Phillipson tells teachers
The education secretary says phones should not been seen during lessons, breaktimes or lunchtime. Source link
Can a council do five days' work in four?
Staff at one local authority are doing fewer hours for the same pay. How is it working out? Source link
Mahmood to call for more police patrols and faster responses to 999 calls
The Home Office says its plans to cut red tape will see officers spending more time out on the streets. Source link