politics
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
Andy Burnham faces tricky run to win Labour crown
The Greater Manchester mayor must overcome substantial obstacles in order to challenge Keir Starmer. Source link
Trump sparks anger over claim Nato troops avoided Afghanistan front line
The US president said allied troops had “stayed a little back” during the war in Afghanistan. Source link
Number of police forces to be cut in major shake-up
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce plans for police reform next week. Source link
Starmer needs to act to stop separatists running Wales – Morgan
The first minister said the threat of a UK break up will become real if pro-independence parties are in power in Wales and Scotland. Source link
Minister angry at being told troubled Ajax armoured vehicle was 'safe'
The defence minister claims he wasn’t made fully aware of issues which led to 35 people falling ill. Source link
Wes Streeting answers questions about healthcare in Oxfordshire
The Health Secretary admitted the NHS is “falling short” on meeting demand for adult autism and ADHD diagnosis. Source link
Twenty-nine English councils to delay elections, minister confirms
A major shake-up of local government is underway and postponing ballots is intended to help deliver that reorganisation. Source link
MP expected to step down potentially paving way for Burnham's return
The Greater Manchester MP was suspended from Labour after reports he sent offensive messages in a WhatsApp Group Source link
Starmer welcomes Trump dropping tariff threats over Greenland
The prime minister says the “hard yards” of bolstering Arctic security can begin after the US president’s shift. Source link