politics
MPs may investigate Andrew over trade envoy claims
The business committee will discuss whether to “take this investigation forward” when they meet next Tuesday, Byrne says. Source link
What we learned from BBC Gorton and Denton debate
Gorton and Denton by-election candidates from five parties go head to head in a BBC debate. Source link
Councils face 'uphill struggle' to be ready for local elections
Thirty councils across England now have to organise local elections after the government abandoned plans to delay. Source link
A simple guide to the May elections in England, Scotland and Wales
Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England. Source link
Government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections
All English elections will now go ahead as originally planned after Reform UK brought a legal challenge over the decision to delay some polls. Source link
Council workers to vote over possible pay strike
The initial vote will be for staff at councils including Stoke-on-Trent and Dudley. Source link
Reform councillor defects to Conservatives
John Roddy says he was told the area’s financial issues were “not a priority” by his former party. Source link
Government looking into claims Labour Together ordered investigation into journalists
The think tank paid a company at least £30,000 to investigate the origins of a story about undeclared donations. Source link
UK considering significant increase to defence spending
The prime minister is considering meeting a 3% defence-spending target five years earlier than planned, the BBC learns. Source link
Ministers want to reform SEND – but they are treading very carefully
The government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England soon. Source link