Truss calls on Sunak to back transgender law change
Former prime minister Liz Truss wants to prevent children changing gender and ban biological men from competing in women’s sport. Evening Standard News London…
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Fresh UK and US airstrikes on Houthi targets ‘deal another blow’ to militants
Fresh UK and US joint airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen have been carried out, the Ministry of Defence has said. Evening Standard News London…
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan backs cars for Ukraine scheme in apparent U-turn
Mr Khan had previously made it clear he did not believe altering the Ulez scheme for exporting vehicles would be possible. Evening Standard News London…
Suella Braverman at war with Rishi Sunak over Rwanda plan as Tories hit by ‘oblivion’ warnings
Robert Jenrick said new legislation to stop small boats ‘does not go far enough’ Evening Standard News London…
Labour win Rutherglen and Hamilton West byelection
Mr Shanks was declared the new MP for the area after defeating the SNP’s Katy Loudon’s by 17,845 votes to 8,399. Evening Standard News London…
Early morning Coronation rehearsal featuring state coaches staged in London
The Diamond Jubilee State Coach was accompanied by hundreds of soldiers on horseback as it travelled along the Mall shortly after midnight. Evening Standard News London…
Legal reporting requirement on child sex abuse needed, says Braverman
The Government is expected to set out details of plans in the coming days to tackle grooming gangs and better protect children. Evening Standard News London…
Government and education unions agree to ‘intensive talks’ on teacher pay
Hopes rise for breakthrough on teachers’ strikes as unions and government announce talks Evening Standard News London…
Single-use plastic plates, trays and cutlery set to be banned from October
From October this year, customers will not be able to buy the banned single-use plastics from retailers, takeaways and food vendors. Evening Standard News London…