politics
Stop saying we can't make things work, Streeting urges Labour
The health secretary warns a growing “excuses culture” is damaging Labour in a speech to a think tank. Source link
Lib Dems set out plan to end 12-hour A&E waits
Party leader Ed Davey calls for £1.5bn to be spent on ending a “deadly corridor crisis” in the NHS. Source link
Minister will not be drawn on police chief future
An independent report into the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans is expected this week. Source link
Lying ban for politicians in Wales prompts free speech fears
A report says the proposed bill, to be debated on Tuesday, would be “extraordinary as drafted”. Source link
Tax and spending plans to be revealed in Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison will announce the government’s draft plans in a speech at Holyrood Source link
MP's school visit cancelled over pro-Palestine protests
Damien Egan, Labour MP for Bristol North East and vice chair of Labour Friends of Israel, cancelled the appearance. Source link
Mandelson apologises for continuing Epstein friendship
The former ambassador apologises “unequivocally” for maintaining links with Epstein after 2008 conviction Source link
Crackdown on illegal working leads to surge in arrests
Raids on businesses such as nail bars and takeaways have increased by 77% since Labour took office, the government says. Source link
New Lord Speaker announced as Lord Michael Forsyth
Peers had a choice between Lord Forsyth and ex-ballet dancer Baroness Deborah Bull in a vote earlier this month. Source link
Nick Eardley: Former Tories joining Reform is not without risk for Farage
Former Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is the latest – and most senior – figure to defect to Reform UK. Source link