CHANCELLOR REEVES IN TEARS DURING PMQS AS STARMER DODGES QUESTIONS ON HER FUTURE

During a heated PMQs session centred on the collapse of proposed welfare reforms, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves was moved to tears as Prime Minister Keir Starmer declined to confirm if she would stay in her post, with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch subsequently branding her “a human shield” for Labour’s struggling strategy.

Tommy Robinson, born Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has been released early from HMP Woodhill after the High Court reduced his 18-month sentence for contempt of court by four months. The decision followed his application to purge the contempt, with the judge noting a "change in attitude" and assurances of future compliance.

Nigel Farage has reignited debate over gender roles in the workplace, stating that men are more willing to sacrifice family life for career success compared to women. Speaking to journalists in Westminster, the Reform UK leader argued that modern society is overly "feminising" young men and that women make "different life choices" when it comes to professional ambition.

New surveillance footage has surfaced showing Chris Kaba involved in a nightclub shooting just days before his death, sparking fresh debate after the acquittal of Officer Martyn Blake, who fatally shot Kaba. While Blake was cleared of all charges based on the immediate circumstances of the shooting, the video raises difficult questions about whether Kaba’s prior actions should influence public perception of the case. The release of this footage challenges narratives on both sides, prompting reflection on issues of accountability, police use of force, and justice.

One of the Tory party’s most controversial figures, Kemi Badenoch, has stated that parenting is a “two-person job” in response to Tory backbencher Sir Christopher Chope, who claimed Badenoch was too “preoccupied with her kids” to lead.

In a widely circulated interview with Times Radio, Conservative MP and leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch added yet another controversial speech to her red-flag fuelled sermons. The 44-year-old shadow housing and communities secretary is no stranger to rubbing people up the wrong way, but this time she has been accused of suggesting that maternity pay is “excessive”.

British actor Idris Elba has called for urgent action at the UK government's first anti-knife crime summit, emphasising the need for diverse perspectives to combat the rising issue. The coalition aims to halve knife crime within the next decade.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has apologised on behalf of the British state for the Grenfell tower fire that claimed 72 lives on the 14th of June 2017, after the publication of damning report.

Manchester has launched new AI cameras across the city to enhance traffic management and public safety. These advanced cameras can analyse traffic patterns, identify vehicles, and detect suspicious behaviour, helping to reduce congestion and improve security. While the initiative marks a significant step towards smart city infrastructure, it has also raised concerns about privacy, with officials assuring that strict data protection measures are in place. The rollout is being closely watched as a potential model for other cities.