A Jewish activist was arrested after holding up a cartoon allegedly mocking Hezbollah, sparking debate over free expression and the handling of public demonstrations.

A proposed deal to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, estimated at a potential cost of £30 billion, has led to accusations that the PM and opposition leader used questionable accounting methods and misled the public about the financial liabilities involved.

Rayner advocates reducing migrant benefits, with leaked details indicating the Deputy PM pressed for tougher restrictions in a heated dispute with the Chancellor.

Rayner’s newly disclosed plan to bolster revenue includes higher levies on shares, pensions, and savers, sparking internal disagreements over how best to protect ordinary earners.