Rachel Reeves says she’s angry at Trump’s decision to launch war with Iran
The chancellor says the US president does not have a “clear plan” to exit the conflict....
UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says
It comes as UK-US relations have been strained by the PM’s refusal to be dragged further into the Iran war....
Outspoken Labour MP suspended by party
The BBC understands Karl Turner had the Labour whip removed following his recent conduct....
Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package
The prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week....
Labour to overhaul non-crime hate incident rules
The Home Office says updated guidance will end the policing of “everyday arguments” online....
PM launches Labour’s local election campaign with focus on cost of living
Keir Starmer says the 7 May elections take place against an “uncertain” backdrop with wars in Ukraine and Iran....
Welsh Labour pledges income tax freeze at manifesto launch
Leader Eluned Morgan is due to launch her party’s Senedd election manifesto in Swansea....
Councils pressed to use universal parking app to cut ‘unfair’ fines
The National Parking Platform already has 15 councils on board with more in talks to join....
Remove VAT from energy bills for three years, Tories urge
There has been a renewed focus on energy costs since the outbreak of the war in Iran....
Cut taxes on energy bills before giving bailouts, Badenoch says
The Tory leader refuses to rule out direct payments to households if bills spike but says this would come at a cost....