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'Jumping ship': Life raft backdrop a baffling choice for Badenoch visit given latest defection

You almost had to see it to believe it.

UK prisons to learn from Ukraine's anti-drone measures

The UK wants to learn from Ukraine's war time experience to tackle the threat of drones carrying weapons and drugs into British prisons, the deputy prime minister has said on a trip to the country.

Who is the 'well known' Labour figure Farage says will defect to Reform next week?

In a typical Nigel Farage tease, the Reform UK leader has said that a "well known Labour figure" will defect to his party next week.

Number of councils that have requested delay to local elections revealed - is yours one of them?

Over a third of the local councils offered a delay to their elections in May have requested one, Sky News analysis shows.

West Midlands Police chief to retire after Maccabi fan ban row

The chief constable of West Midlands Police (WMP) is to retire following a row over the force's decision to ban Israeli football fans from a match in Birmingham for safety reasons.

Labour MPs anticipate 'politically inept' U-turn on social media ban

Labour MPs expect a "politically inept" U-turn from the government on banning social media for under-16s to prevent a potential Commons showdown.

Badenoch turned a crisis into an opportunity - but her Reform problems aren't over

Times really have changed. What the hell has just happened?

Court throws out £50m claim over failed bottle return scheme

A court has thrown out a £50m compensation claim against the Scottish government over its doomed deposit return scheme.

'No tears' in Tory party over Jenrick's departure, ex-Scottish Conservative leader says

There have been "no tears" shed over Robert Jenrick's departure from the Conservative Party, former Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson has said.

Robert Jenrick defects to Reform after Tory leader Kemi Badenoch sacks him

Former senior Tory Robert Jenrick has defected to Reform UK after being sacked by Kemi Badenoch.