politics
Lord Malcolm Offord named as Reform UK's first Scottish leader
The former Conservative minister and Scottish Tory treasurer has been officially unveiled by Nigel Farage. Source link
Why Grok means politicians in the south have left X
MPs in Oxfordshire and Hampshire leave the social media site following controversy surrounding AI tool Grok. Source link
Minister 'horrified' police chief still in job
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says Craig Guildford has put “a stain on his character”. Source link
Russia expels British diplomat over allegations of spying
The man has been stripped of his accreditation and must leave within two weeks, says Russia’s foreign ministry. Source link
Minister open to mandatory CCTV in taxis to tackle grooming gangs
It comes after a review into grooming gangs recommended the government act “immediately” on taxi licensing. Source link
New rules to make it easier to call up reservists for war
Reservists will remain on call for an extra decade, with a lower threshold for being called up. Source link
UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecasts
The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector. Source link
Twenty one English councils ask for election delays
Nearly a third of eligible authorities have want to postpone local polls scheduled for May. Source link
Hillsborough Law campaigners say they cannot back proposed bill
They are concerned security services will be exempt from a law designed to stop cover-ups. Source link
Reform UK welcomes defectors among 20 new councillors
The new intake include 14 defectors from the Conservatives and one from the Green Party. Source link