politics
Chris Mason: Why peril could lie in the Welsh valleys for Starmer
Voters in Wales will elect a new devolved government – and opinion polls suggest the prospect of a groundbreaking result. Source link
Rayner to back calls for Burnham to be allowed to stand in by-election
The Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to enter the contest to be Labour’s candidate. Source link
Labour MPs divided over potential Andy Burnham return
Labour MPs have strong views on whether Burnham should be Labour’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Source link
Councillor who defected from Reform told to resign
The Tories regain control of a council as a politician jumps ship after winning for Reform in May. Source link
Government overturns decision on solar park
The park near Chippenham, which will cover 114 hectares, was originally rejected by a council. Source link
'My chippy was mistakenly targeted by Reform boycott'
Marco Valente said his business had been targeted by a flyer which linked him to Reform candidate Romano Valente by mistake. Source link
Scottish government facing legal action over Sturgeon inquiry evidence
The Scottish Information Commissioner is taking ministers to court after they missed a deadline to release documents. Source link
Wes Streeting vows to meet dad over diabetes plea
John Story says he is “cautiously optimistic” the health secretary will stay true to his word. Source link
Andy Burnham faces decision on bid to return as MP
Some of Sir Keir Starmer’s allies say they will try to stop Burnham from standing in a by-election. Source link
Trump backed down over Greenland because he heard UK’s concerns, says Lammy
The deputy PM says the US President rowed back on threats after UK stood up for Denmark’s sovereignty. Source link