Future of local democracy out for consultation

The consultation will run for seven weeks until 11 January. The government says it will review all the responses before ...

Train stabbing accused remanded in custody charged with further offences

Anthony Williams is charged with the attempted murder of a 14-year-old boy and the attempted murder of a 22-year-old man, ...

SAS soldiers threaten legal action over legacy plans, says MP

A group which represents past and present Special Air Service (SAS) soldiers is threatening legal action over the ...

Keir Starmer’s main weapon against Reform’s Nigel Farage may also end up a leadership rival

Contradictions have been central to Shabana Mahmood's appeal as the UK’s Home Secretary.

Labour MP hints he would give up seat for Burnham to challenge Starmer

Labour MP hints he would give up seat for Andy Burnham to mount Starmer leadership challenge - The Greater Manchester mayor would need to become an MP to launch a leadership bid ...