No 10 publishes list of 34 new political peerages including 25 Labour, five Liberal Democrats and three Conservatives – as it happened

British MPs have expressed concerns that the US is adopting extreme rightwing tropes reminiscent of the 1930s, warning of potential interference in European democracies. This follows Donald Trump’s national security strategy, which suggests Europe faces 'civilisational erasure' and promotes support for patriotic European parties.

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.

Leaders from the 'coalition of the willing' nations, including Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron, are set to hold a video call to discuss a peace plan aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, coinciding with a pivotal moment in U.S. efforts to negotiate a resolution. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to present a revised peace proposal to U.S. negotiators prior to this call.

Keir Starmer has called for urgent amendments to human rights laws in Europe, specifically targeting the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), to allow member states to implement stricter border controls. This proposal aims to combat the rising influence of far-right populism across the continent, but has faced significant backlash from various campaigners and Labour MPs who fear it may lead to the abandonment of vulnerable populations and further stigmatization of refugees.

L/Cpl George Hooley, a 28-year-old British soldier from the Parachute regiment, has died in Ukraine due to a tragic accident while observing a test of a new defensive capability with Ukrainian military personnel, as confirmed by Keir Starmer in the Commons.

Sharron Davies, a former Olympic swimmer and women's rights activist, is among 34 individuals appointed to the House of Lords, as announced by Downing Street. This move aims to address perceived imbalances in the House, particularly favoring the Labour Party, of which Rachel Reeves is a prominent member.

Keir Starmer has urged European leaders to reform human rights laws to enable stricter border controls aimed at countering the rise of far-right populism. This call has sparked significant backlash from campaigners and Labour MPs who fear it may lead to the abandonment of vulnerable populations and further stigmatization of refugees.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves criticized unauthorized budget leaks ahead of her crucial budget announcement, stating that many were inaccurate. She revealed that her decision to reverse the income tax policy was made in partnership with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, emphasizing the collaborative nature of their fiscal strategy.