Harrogate Liberal Democrat MP Tom Gordon has called for a devolved Yorkshire parliament, arguing that current proposals for elected mayors do not adequately address the region's governance needs. His comments highlight ongoing debates regarding the extent of regional autonomy within the UK's centralised political structure.
A 33-year-old man and two male youths, aged 14 and 16, face murder charges following the fatal stabbing of Gino Robb, 25, on Shields Road in Newcastle. Robb succumbed to knife wounds after an assault on Tuesday evening.
A murder inquiry is underway in south-east London following a fatal stabbing in Crystal Palace. A man, believed to be in his 30s, died at the scene, and another man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Two men have received prison sentences for their involvement in a conspiracy to commit arson against properties and a vehicle connected to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The attacks, reportedly orchestrated by a Russian-speaking contact, occurred in North London in May 2025.
