Reform claims to now have more members than Labour

The Labour government is facing criticism from leading organizations regarding its approach to developing a strategy to tackle violence against women and girls, with accusations of a chaotic and haphazard process that some claim is worse than the previous Conservative administration. Ministers are preparing for a series of policy announcements ahead of the long-awaited plan's release next week.

Reform UK has announced that it has surpassed Labour in membership numbers, claiming over 268,000 members compared to Labour's reported decline below 250,000. This assertion positions Reform UK as the largest political party in Britain, reflecting a significant shift in the political landscape.

Left-wing Labour MPs are divided on the prospect of Angela Rayner launching a leadership bid amid ongoing speculation about Sir Keir Starmer's ability to maintain his position as party leader. This internal conflict reflects broader uncertainties within the Labour Party regarding its future direction and leadership dynamics.

Dulwich College has responded to allegations that Nigel Farage made racist and antisemitic comments during his time as a student, describing the claims as 'profoundly distressing' and inconsistent with the school's current values. The accusations come from around 20 former classmates who assert that Farage exhibited such behavior while attending the institution.

The homelessness minister, Alison McGovern, has committed to ending the use of bed and breakfasts as emergency housing by the end of the current parliamentary term, despite recent data indicating a rise in homelessness since the Labour party took office.