Starmer urged European leaders to tighten human rights rules to allow tougher migration controls, arguing reforms to the ECHR are needed to stop claims blocking removals and to counter populism. He rejects quitting the convention; critics warn the plan risks diluting protections.

European leaders met at No 10 to reinforce support for an ally facing aggression, seeking a breakthrough on stalled US funding. The PM and counterparts pledged sustained security and economic aid and ruled out any settlement requiring territorial concessions, stressing unity and resolve.

Healthwatch England says about one in seven GP referrals is lost, rejected or delayed, leaving people off waiting lists unless they chase. It blames poor communication between practices and hospitals and warns this risks slower diagnosis and treatment and avoidable harm.

A former Dulwich College pupil, Yinka Bankole, alleges Nigel Farage made a racist remark to him when they were 17. He spoke out after the Reform leader’s press conference denying racism and antisemitism. Farage rejects the claim and criticises broadcasters for reporting earlier allegations.