UK politics live: Tories accuse Burnham of being ‘dangerous and divisive’ after he confirms Russian interference in Brexit campaign

Ex-director who oversaw Grenfell cost-cutting leaves council housing role after backlash

Survivors had criticised ‘outrageous’ appointment of Laura Johnson to £150,000 job with Barnet Group A housing director who oversaw cost cutting at Grenfell Tower before the fatal fire has left a £150,000-a-year senior council housing role after a backlash from bereaved families and survivors. Laura Johnson was the director of housing at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) at the time of the 2017 Grenfell fire which killed 72 people, and was criticised in the subsequent inquiry for her role in budget-cutting decisions prior to the blaze. Continue reading...

Reform pledges to suspend asylum system for up to five years and deport claimants

All asylum applications would be rejected and existing ones voided, with all claimants marked for deportation.

Republican strategist on how Trump's personal grievances could affect the GOP

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican strategist Rina Shah about how President Trump's personal grievances and projects are affecting the chances of GOP candidates in the upcoming election.

Trump struggles to show voters he's focused on the cost of living

With a deal to import millions of tons of diesel fuel from Russia, President Trump is struggling to show voters that he is focused on the cost of living ahead of the midterms.

Burnham says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote

The prime minister says voters were not "sufficiently" informed about how foreign actors sought to disrupt UK democracy.

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