Local elections 2023: 4% of voters without voter ID apply through scheme
May’s local elections will be the first time all voters in England must show photo ID....
Government hits 20,000 new police officers pledge
The Conservatives made an election pledge to recruit thousands of police officers....
SNP’s Ian Blackford accuses Stephen Flynn of giving false assurances over auditors
The party’s ex-Westminster leader accuses successor of giving false assurances about the group’s auditors....
What photo ID do you need to vote in UK elections?
Voters have until Tuesday afternoon to apply for an alternative ID ahead of elections on 4 May....
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to call for constructive but robust relationship with China
The foreign secretary will argue isolating China is not in the UK’s interest in a speech later....
Diane Abbott’s comments were antisemitic, Labour leader says
Sir Keir Starmer condemns the senior MP’s racism remarks and says he acted swiftly to suspend her....
Dominic Raab’s exit must not lower standards, says deputy PM
Oliver Dowden said officials should have a different process to complain about minsters’ conduct....
Ministers face limited options for Sudan evacuation
There are growing questions about what can be done to help Britons trapped in the febrile situation....
Diane Abbott suspended as Labour MP after racism letter
Diane Abbott is suspended as a Labour MP pending an investigation into a letter she wrote about racism....
Tory peer Lord Maude calls for more robust culture in Whitehall
Lord Maude, a former Tory minister, is leading a government review of how the civil service works....