The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

A source in the Labour leader’s office confirmed a meeting had been held with elected representatives where ’emotion and strong views’ were expressed.

First minister announces surprise move as part of fightback against Labour surge, sparking row with Greens coalition partner

Prime minister told to stop repeating dodgy claim

The First Minister announced the move to the SNP conference in Aberdeen – but council leaders said they were not told in advance of the freeze.

A LABOUR Government in Westminster could present opportunities for the SNP in Holyrood, an expert has argued.

The invitation looks appealing — an evening with Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, hosted by one of the capital’s centre-Left communications companies, flourishing as a prospect of a change of government beckons. It’s posh enough to request your “dietary requirements”. This time last year, I remember Reeves and co were…

First Arab Muslim woman on Manchester council accuses Starmer of ‘effectively endorsing war crime’

Private schools face paying VAT on fees – but headteachers already exploring ways to cut their bills in blow to Labour’s plan

Amna Abdullatif, the first Arab Muslim woman elected to Manchester city council, among those to resign

Letters: In a society where work no longer pays the bills and social mobility has slowed, class is not something you can leave behind, writes Neil Schofield-Hughes. Plus letters from Martyn Taylor and Lesley Moore

In December 1941, after the Americans had been plunged into the Second World War by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Winston Churchill travelled the Atlantic to meet with Franklin Roosevelt. As a mark of respect because of the wartime alliance, he was invited to stay in the White House.…