Downing Street vows to force employment rights bill through Lords

Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, has dismissed claims made by Donald Trump regarding crime in London as 'complete nonsense,' asserting that the city remains safe and that allegations of no-go areas are unfounded.

Lilian Greenwood, a minister in the Department for Transport, criticized Conservative policies that have created divisions between drivers and cyclists, stating that such 'mixed messages' have made roads less safe. She emphasized the need for a unified approach to transport that accommodates all users, regardless of their mode of travel.

Kim Leadbeater, the MP leading the assisted dying bill, has criticized the House of Lords for proposing over 1,150 amendments, which she describes as unnecessary and cruel, aimed at delaying the legislation. One particularly contentious amendment suggests that terminally ill individuals should be filmed during the assisted death process.

Downing Street has announced the appointment of 34 new peers to the House of Lords, including former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies, in an effort to address an imbalance favoring the Labour Party. This move is seen as a strategic response to the current political landscape within the House of Lords.