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Suella Braverman has defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK. She cites a sense of betrayal by the Tories…

Backbench Rebellion Could Push Labour to Enforce Social Media Ban UK Lords back a ban on social media for under-16s…

“People in Newark: share your views on Robert Jenrick defecting to Reform UK.” Jenrick’s shift highlights growing discontent with traditional politics.

UK approves a Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London after spy chiefs assure security. Concerns about espionage remain high among critics.

Cliff Notes Sir Keir Starmer has suspended four Labour MPs for repeated breaches of party discipline, leading them to sit…

MP Josh Babarinde reveals he endured childhood abuse, aiming to raise awareness to prevent similar experiences for children today.

Kim Leadbeater is optimistic about its passage to the House of Lords, citing strong support from previous votes and polls indicating 72% of Britons back the legislation.

In a landmark free vote, the House of Commons passed an amendment to the Crime & Policing Bill by 379 to 137, removing criminal penalties for women who end their own pregnancies outside the legal framework.

Wednesday’s headlines continue to be dominated by the latest from the Middle East as Donald Trump appears to signal US troops could be entering the war. The potential arrival of the Americans comes as Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear energy sites.

The G7 summit has ended, with Donald Trump leaving early and skipping the arrival of Ukraine’s Zelenskyy – commentators suggest a calculated move from the US president, who continues to cosy up to Russia’s Putin. Much of the summit’s key talking points were sidelined due to the Israel-Iran war.

A little closer to home, MPs have overwhelmingly voted to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales, a milestone moment, that marks the biggest change to abortion laws for nearly 60 years.

The UK is set to enjoy a heatwave this week, with temperatures reportedly hitting 33C in England. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, telling the public to make sure they remain safe.

The HS2 railway project is set to be delayed beyond the target date of 2033, according to a report from the BBC. The transport secretary is expected to tell Parliament on Wednesday that there is no way to deliver the railway line on schedule and within budget.

New stats show that UK inflation has held at 3.4% in the year to May. It’s come as a bit of a surprise, as many analysts expected to see a bit of a dip, owing to the impact of the timing of Easter on transport costs.

MPs in the House of Commons have approved a landmark move to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales, with a vote of 379 to 137 in favour of an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill—introduced by Labour’s Tonia Antoniazzi.