The UK Ministry of Defence will conduct a major exercise next year involving veterans to assess national preparedness for conflict. This initiative aims to test the nation's resilience and mobilisation capabilities.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated a willingness to consider a Scottish independence referendum should a 'clear consensus' for one emerge. This marks a shift from his previous stance, where he had informed Scottish First Minister John Swinney that a second plebiscite was 'off limits'.
Joshua Cammidge is to appear in court today, accused of two breaches of the National Security Act, relating to allegedly assisting a Russian intelligence service.
Camden Council leader Sagal Abdi-Wali has been selected by the Labour Party to contest the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on 8 October. The seat, previously held by Keir Starmer, became vacant following his appointment as a peer in the House of Lords.
