Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith has called on Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to explicitly reject local tax increases in the upcoming Budget. Griffith warned that current UK tax levels compel young people to emigrate.
A review has revealed that the Ministry of Defence's culture of secrecy hampered efforts to locate and assess medical records for British nuclear test veterans. The report criticises the department's opaque practices, which prioritised classified information over the veterans' welfare, hindering their campaign for recognition of service-related illnesses.
Prime Minister Starmer delivered his concluding remarks at Prime Minister's Questions, receiving a standing ovation from Members of Parliament. This marks the end of his tenure as Prime Minister, with the session reflecting on his leadership.
