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Stephen Parkinson called on to give ‘fuller explanation’ as MI5 expresses frustration over charges being dropped

Tax changes could result in higher ticket prices, fewer concerts and some grassroots music venues closing down, with London particularly vulnerable

Editorial: This week’s partisan blame game is the wrong response to the collapse of the alleged Chinese spying case. The failure of governance runs deeper

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THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The collapse of a spying case ahead of the trial is not just an embarrassment for Keir Starmer, it is a reminder that his government must strike a more effective balance in its approach to Beijing – by protecting national security without compromising diplomatic and economic…

National security adviser, education secretary and science minister to visit before end of year as part of policy to reset relations

Having long desired to lead the CPS, Parkinson now finds himself at the heart of a political row over the collapsed case

The self-described ‘eco-populist’ took the reins of the party last month.

Voters are continuing to turn to both Reform UK and the Green Party amid growing discontent with Keir Starmer’s government

The decision on whether to approve the ‘super embassy’ has been pushed back to December

The development comes after a parliamentary committee urged Housing and Planning Secretary Steve Reed to block the plans.