Elections

The Green Party of England and Wales leader said Zionism’s practical application is racist and rejected debate over the motion’s wording as unhelpful.

The party suspended Jason Powell after an ITV investigation recorded remarks about people arriving by boat and Muslims. Reform says its vetting has improved but accepts some people may initially pass despite not sharing its values.

In a Guardian podcast, Michael Gove and journalist Aditya Chakrabortty discuss Brexit, austerity and The Spectator’s position on Islam.

John Swinney announced the Choose Scotland campaign at the SNP conference, while party figures said a hung UK parliament could create leverage to seek another referendum.

The Guardian’s Radical Thinking episode brings Michael Gove and journalist Aditya Chakrabortty together to discuss Brexit, austerity and The Spectator’s position on Islam.

The former Reform councillor apologised after an ITV investigation filmed him making racist remarks during a local election campaign.

The planned offer to First Minister John Swinney would move decision-making from Westminster and Holyrood, though the powers and places involved remain unspecified.

The Reform MP praised Farage’s record opposing racism after footage showed him resisting advisers’ calls to dismiss mayoral candidate Chris Parry.

The European Parliament trade committee chair says a “Switzerland plus” arrangement is possible if the UK chooses to deepen ties, while urging the EU to include British suppliers in proposed industrial measures.

The Prosperity Institute estimates a freeze could lift youth employment by about 270,000, while reducing low-paid workers’ purchasing power by roughly £8,900 over five years.

Bridget Phillipson says Labour groups should end arrangements with Green partners unless they reject the policy and ask their national leadership to reconsider it.

Three councillors have left Reform UK after an ITV investigation recorded racist, misogynistic and violent remarks by party councillors and candidates. The party says investigations are under way.

Douglas Alexander says closer trading arrangements with Europe could bring greater benefits than separate deals, but has not backed a specific model.

The competition invites K–12 students to develop projects addressing real-world challenges, while schools can seek a new readiness seal by documenting milestones.

Ken McCallum described Russian media coverage and fake social media accounts, while saying the attempts were neither sophisticated nor successful.

The former Labour leader interprets Burnham’s call to renegotiate ties as an aim to rejoin, though Burnham has not confirmed that position.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced expanded police support for political figures and a review of how state protection is provided, funded and matched to risk.

The Prime Minister says he was told Russia interfered in the 2016 referendum, but has not identified the source or basis of that answer.

The Guardian says Chris Bruni-Lowe held an influential role at Redfield & Wilton Strategies. The firm’s director described him as a consultant and denied the company had ties to Nigel Farage or Reform UK.

The Prime Minister’s claim has renewed debate over the referendum’s legitimacy, while a 2020 parliamentary report did not establish whether interference occurred.