Politics and Government

The government is expected to win support for keeping hold of powers until October.
Unite union general secretary warns Labour leader voters "don’t understand" what he stands for.
Shadow foreign secretary says party is "absolutely baffled" at decision.
But Downing Street spokesperson says Boris Johnson would not have made similar comments.
The figure at Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks in San Antonio had "deep" scratches after repeated attacks by visitors.
First minister criticises "partisan leak" of committee's findings in Alex Salmond investigation.
Robert Jenrick's department announces homelessness cash – but can't say how many vulnerable people have been placed in homes.
Ex-chief adviser says increase followed 2019 general election and was unconnected to Covid crisis.
One MP said the curbs on civil liberties would "make a dictator blush".