Labour has issued new school guidance on gender identity, allowing case-by-case social transition for primary pupils, including preferred names and pronouns, with parental involvement and safeguarding checks. It replaces stricter earlier proposals and has prompted mixed political reaction.

The PM faces fury from Labour women over a second scandal, after awarding a peerage to Matthew Doyle despite knowing he kept ties with a councillor charged with serious abuse. Critics say No10 fosters a “boys’ club”, raising questions over vetting and judgment.

A writer describes how constant rows over domestic chores—symbolised by stacking the dishwasher—revealed unequal effort and eroded respect in her marriage. The accumulated resentment led her to leave, highlighting how small habits can mask deeper relationship faults.

After hours of silence, ministers rallied behind the PM, giving him breathing space amid the Mandelson scandal. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar urged him to quit, saying there had been too many mistakes.