Committee says government’s lack of sufficient explanation has placed needless strain on public confidence Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Ministers must learn from government failures in handling and sharing data if they are to build the necessary long-term public consent to bring the Covid pandemic to […]
Cressida Dick faces cross-party outrage while vigil organisers say force failed to work with them The Metropolitan police commissioner, Cressida Dick, was under mounting pressure last night after widespread criticism of her force’s handling of a London vigil in memory of Sarah Everard. Priti Patel, the home secretary, and Sadiq […]
Wayne Couzens’ head wound is visible as magistrates hear victim’s body was found in a builder’s bag The Metropolitan police officer charged with the kidnap and murder of 33-year-old Sarah Everard has appeared in person in court. PC Wayne Couzens, 48, was at Westminster magistrates court on Saturday morning for […]
Image in French magazine depicts Queen kneeling on Duchess of Sussex’s neck, echoing George Floyd’s killing French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has sparked outrage with a cartoon depiction of Queen Elizabeth kneeling on the neck of Meghan Markle, echoing the death of George Floyd. The controversial publication’s cartoon comes after […]
Tributes paid after broadcaster’s death announced Walker first commentated on F1 in 1978 for the BBC For generations of British fans, Murray Walker, who died on Saturday at the age of 97, was, quite simply, the voice of Formula One. The affection with which he was held by the paddock […]
Jack Crozier and Ellie Crozier lost their five-year-old sister Emma in Britain’s worst-ever mass shooting 25 years ago Campaigners have called on the US to follow the UK and enact sweeping firearm controls to protect young lives, on the 25th anniversary of Britain’s worst mass shooting, at a school in […]
PC Wayne Couzens charged over 33-year-old woman’s disappearance and death A serving Metropolitan police officer has been charged with kidnapping Sarah Everard from a London street as she walked home and then murdering her. PC Wayne Couzens was charged on Friday following an extensive investigation by homicide detectives. He will […]
Police chiefs’ organisation tells forces they must not ignore guidance banning gatherings Police forces have been warned not to allow vigils planned by thousands of people in dozens of towns and cities to honour the memory of Sarah Everard this weekend amid frustration about “endemic” levels of violence against women […]
Insiders tell of a Whitehall in panic mode and reveal virus spread far more widely than was acknowledged Westminster is an infectious place. A tiny germ of controversy or rebellion can spread across parliament, through Whitehall and into the prime minister’s office within hours. The windowless offices are cramped, MPs […]
Two London branches face investigation by party after allegation of electoral fraud made to police Two local Labour parties have been suspended after an allegation of electoral fraud was made to police. The East Ham and West Ham Labour branches based in Newham, east London, are now facing an investigation […]