Keir Starmer to set out policy on Israel-Gaza war amid Labour tensions
The Labour leader will use a speech to restate his support for a humanitarian pause, rather than a ceasefire....
Covid inquiry WhatsApps paint picture of chaos
The inquiry lays bare the moods and whims of key government figures at a time of crisis, writes Chris Mason....
Andy McDonald: Labour suspends MP after speech at pro-Palestinian rally
The party says comments made by Andy McDonald at the weekend were “deeply offensive”....
Simon Case: Top official thought Johnson couldn’t lead on Covid
Simon Case said the former PM changed direction”every day,” in evidence heard by the Covid inquiry....
Paul Bristow: Ministerial aide sacked after call for Israel-Gaza ceasefire
Paul Bristow had expressed support for “a permanent ceasefire” in Gaza, which is not government policy....
Leasehold law will be in King’s Speech, says housing minister
Rachel Maclean says the bill would restore “true homeownership” but Labour says it is “thin gruel”....
First minister makes contact with family in Gaza
Humza Yousaf says his in-laws trapped in Gaza are alive but have run out of clean drinking water....
Former SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan defects to Alba party
Ash Regan MSP joins Alex Salmond’s party saying the SNP has lost its focus on Scottish independence....
Sadiq Khan breaks with Starmer by urging Gaza ceasefire
The Labour leader is coming under increasing pressure to back a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war....
Tory MP Crispin Blunt arrested on suspicion of rape
The Reigate MP confirms that he was arrested but says he is confident there will be no charge....