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.

The PM and Sir Keir Starmer have endorsed a new accord that cedes certain fishing rights and aligns food standards with the European Commission, prompting the Reform deputy to condemn it as surrendering Britain’s independence.