Plan to make it easier for councils to seize land for housing
The measure is part of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which is being introduced in Parliament later....
Starmer says benefit system unfair and indefensible
Some Labour MPs urge ministers to tackle the “crisis of economic inactivity”, while others oppose cuts....
Sentencing body defends changes after ‘two-tier’ row
New guidance on sentencing offenders from ethnic monitories and other backgrounds is set to start in April....
Mike Amesbury to stand down as MP over assault conviction
Mike Amesbury says he “regrets” attacking Paul Fellows “every moment, every day”....
Former Bristol MP takes seat in House of Lords
A former Bristol MP and shadow minister takes her seat in the House of Lords....
Bills to rise by 80p to fund discounts for homes near pylons
Households near new pylons are set to get up to £250 a year off their energy bills, under government plans....
Government rejects call for inquiry into MP murder
The family of Sir David Amess say the decision is “unacceptable” and “insulting”....
Chris Mason: Reform row poses danger for party that wants to win
This current spat involving Nigel Farage and the MP for Great Yarmouth, Rupert Lowe, has seen both sides flinging a lot of mud at each...
Conservatives call for salary hike on work visas
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said he wants to “bring to an end the era of mass migration”....
Starmer pitches reform to ‘shackled’ civil servants
The PM writes to officials, telling them they “must be enabled to re-focus on your core purpose”....