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....
Chris Mason: How much trouble is Starmer in over Gaza stance?
The situation in Gaza is a test for Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership of Labour, our political editor writes....
AI could worsen cyber-threats, report warns
By 2025 AI could increase cyber-attack risk, and help plan physical attacks, report warns....
MP Peter Bone suspended from Commons for bullying
The vote will almost certainly lead to a by-election in Peter Bone’s Wellingborough constituency....
Rishi Sunak backs calls for humanitarian pauses in Israel-Hamas war
The PM says a “safer environment” is necessary to deliver aid but rejects calls for a ceasefire....
Keir Starmer facing pressure over Gaza stance
Labour leader meets Muslim MPs amid calls from some in his party to be more critical of Israel’s conduct....
Peter Bone: Abuse by MP left me broken, former aide says
Ex-staff member describes “physical, emotional and psychological abuse” by the MP in BBC interview....