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Conservatives claim dangerous prisoners ‘out of control’ and guards need Tasers, stun grenades, high-collar stab vests and in some cases live weaponsThe Conservatives have called for some prison officers to have access to firearms to counter “out of co…
Badenoch and Farage seize on Richard Hermer’s ‘clumsy’ remark in speech made in defence of international lawThe attorney general has apologised for a “clumsy” remark that compared Conservative and Reform calls to disregard international treaties and qu…
The chancellor will announce billions in regional spending after rewriting Treasury investment rulesAndrew Bailey has urged the UK government to deepen ties with the EU, as he warned a breakdown in global trade would make it harder for the Bank of Engl…
Police say insufficient evidence to proceed with inquiry into man reported to be Blunt, but suspected possession investigation continuesPolice have reportedly dropped an 18-month investigation into allegations of rape against the former Conservative MP…
Conservative party has repeatedly proved able to adapt and reinvent itself – but this time might be differentAt a carefully staged factory visit rich in pre-written lines, one part of Keir Starmer’s delivery felt entirely unscripted: his insistence tha…
Earl of Shrewsbury is fifth peer to face an inquiry after Guardian reporting into upper houseThe House of Lords watchdog has launched an investigation into a Conservative hereditary peer who admitted he “erroneously” made claims last year for travel ex…
Tory leader denied there were security concerns about driver and private service she used while a ministerKemi Badenoch has questions to answer over her use as a minister of a car and driver that were not part of the official government car service (GC…
Former prime minister and his wife share news of Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson’s arrival in an Instagram postThe former prime minister Boris Johnson and his wife, Carrie Johnson, have welcomed a fourth baby to the family.The former leader of the Conser…
Shadow defence secretary attacks PM’s assertion that opponents of the deal were on the side of Russia and China. This blog is now closed. You can read our report here The Conservatives are taking the credit for the near-50% fall in net migration. They …
Office for National Statistics estimate shows fall from 860,000 in 2023 to 431,000 last yearUK politics live – latest updatesNet migration to the UK has nearly halved over the year to 431,000, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said, publishi…