Starmer rules out inquiry as Reeves apologises for breaking housing rules
The PM says an investigation is not “necessary” as the chancellor admits “error” when renting out home....
Starmer declines to rule out breaking manifesto tax pledges
The prime minister fails to repeat a promise not to raise income tax rates, VAT or National Insurance next month....
Home Office has struggled to deal with crises, says Mahmood
The home secretary speaks to the BBC while overseeing a police operation in south London aimed at tackling illegal working....
Two military sites named as ministers aim to close asylum hotels
Housing asylum seekers in hotels has cost billions, while they have also become a focal point for protests....
Reform MP’s comments ‘ugly’ but intention was not racist, Farage says
Sarah Pochin apologised after complaining about adverts being “full” of black and Asian people....
Chancellor hints at tax and spend shift to cushion Budget
Reeves said she wanted to ensure the UK had sufficient headroom to provide resilience against future shocks....
Farage has questions to answer over MP’s ‘racist’ remarks, PM says
Reform MP Sarah Pochin apologised after complaining about adverts being “full” of black and Asian people....
Reform MP’s comments about adverts ‘racist’, says Streeting
Sarah Pochin apologises for saying “it drives me mad when I see adverts full of black people, full of Asian people”....
Lucy Powell elected Labour’s deputy leader
She defeated Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson in a race triggered by Angela Rayner’s resignation....
Who is new deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell?
A Labour activist since the age of nine, the Manchester MP has promised to be a voice for party members....