Guardian

Sadiq Khan accused Donald Trump of stoking far-right intolerance, urging the PM to adopt a firmer stance during his state visit.

Pressure is mounting on the PM after the resignation of a senior aide over inappropriate comments about Diane Abbott, raising fresh questions about stability and leadership within the party.

The PM warned that the appropriation of the St George’s flag by nationalist protesters risked stoking violence, insisting that while peaceful protest is a right, attacks on police and minorities will not be tolerated.

MPs have warned the PM that time is running out to repair his faltering premiership after a disastrous week saw his deputy resign and a senior minister removed, fuelling fresh doubts over his ability to unite the party ahead of next year’s elections.

The PM has sacked Peter Mandelson following reports of his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, triggering scrutiny over when Downing Street was first alerted to potential security concerns.

Poland has raised concerns about national security and warned of heightened risks following the breach of its airspace by drones originating from neighbouring territory, prompting Warsaw to bolster its air defences and seek stronger support from its allies.

Israel launched air strikes on senior Hamas figures in Doha ahead of ceasefire negotiations, prompting Qatari condemnation and complicating international efforts to halt the Gaza conflict.

Johnson used his position and contacts as PM to help facilitate business deals, raising fresh concerns about ethics and standards in public office.

Senior Labour figures have formed a new centre-left grouping urging the PM to halt further concessions on workers’ rights, embrace a more pluralist approach and resist business-led efforts to dilute core manifesto commitments.