Green candidate Hannah Spencer, a plasterer and plumber, captured Gorton in a by-election, defeating Labour despite campaigning by the PM. Labour conceded after a major swing, raising questions over its urban strongholds and boosting the Greens’ Westminster presence.

Convicted killer Ian Huntley was seriously injured in a prison incident and flown to hospital by air ambulance. He remains in a critical condition as officials investigate the circumstances and review security measures.

An entertainment figure has confessed an unusual fear: that gorillas could one day take over the planet. Framed as a light‑hearted comment linked to his stint on a dance show, the claim has sparked playful chat about celebrity anxieties and wildlife myths.

Peter Mandelson was arrested and later bailed, with his lawyers saying police acted over flight-risk fears. No charges have been confirmed. He left custody in the early hours as inquiries continue.