Chancellor Rachel Reeves has insisted she did not mislead the public about the state of the UK’s public finances ahead of the Budget, rejecting claims from opposition figures that she lied about the fiscal situation in the run-up to the government’s spending plans.
Zarah Sultana said that important people in the new party she is starting with Jeremy Corbyn are doing a "witch hunt" to get rid of left-wing activists.
Justice Secretary David Lammy confirmed that twelve more prisoners were mistakenly released in the past month, with two still at large, as he outlined efforts to address errors in the UK prison release system
Justice Secretary David Lammy said reforms to jury trials will be announced soon but stressed that the jury system remains a fundamental pillar of the UK justice system, defending its importance amid proposals for procedural change.
UK MPs have announced an inquiry into the work of the Office for Budget Responsibility, following concerns over its economic forecasts and role in fiscal oversight.
