Keir Starmer faces allegations concerning a £40 billion tax proposal, denying claims of targeting Middle Britain and breaking a National Insurance pledge.

As the upcoming Budget introduces significant tax measures, a poll indicates that the Conservatives have gained an advantage over Labour regarding family financial trust, marking a shift in voter sentiment not seen since Boris Johnson’s tenure as Prime Minister.

The controversy intensifies around the Home Secretary due to the use of a taxpayer-funded motorcade for a pop star, as it emerges that the government’s chief law officer allegedly influenced police decisions regarding security arrangements.

A report has highlighted concerns about the Prevent programme, which aims to counter extremism, suggesting it may have lost its focus, leading to a controversial situation where teenage boys are investigated for inappropriate remarks in schools.