The Chancellor has announced the Budget for 2024, indicating a significant increase in public borrowing by £32 billion per year and raising taxes to the highest level on record, alongside concerns from economists about the potential stagnation of economic growth due to downgraded forecasts.

Two Conservative leadership candidates accused the government of withholding information related to the Southport incident, claiming concern over a potential cover-up and emphasising the need for transparency in the investigation.

Labour has acknowledged that additional funding will not address long-term NHS challenges, admitting that it will only halt the immediate decline without resolving future crises.

Sir Keir Starmer warns that Britain must prepare for £35 billion in additional taxes, arguing that austerity is crucial for maintaining prosperity and addressing weak public finances.