Robert Jenrick has quit the Conservatives to join Reform UK, becoming the party’s most high-profile recruit. The move intensifies pressure on the Tories, bolsters Reform’s prospects, and reshapes the balance on the Right ahead of future electoral tests.

An official report found West Midlands Police misled officials over a decision to bar Israeli football fans from a Birmingham match. The Home Sec said she has lost confidence in the Chief Constable. He has declined to resign, and the local police and crime commissioner will not dismiss him.

The government has abandoned plans to make digital ID mandatory for right‑to‑work checks. The PM’s team says participation will be voluntary, with existing documents still accepted. A broader national ID requirement has been shelved after a review, citing concerns over cost, privacy and practicality.

Ministers approved a substantial payout to a former Guantanamo detainee, prompting criticism as the recipient was previously represented by the current Attorney General. The claim alleged UK complicity in mistreatment, raising conflict-of-interest and accountability questions.