The MP was unveiled as Reform's latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally, bringing the number of the party's sitting MPs to eight.

The Manchester mayor had applied to stand as a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton.

The Home Office says its plans to cut red tape will see officers spending more time out on the streets.

Chandra is the third major storm to hit the UK this month, after Goretti and Ingrid caused widespread damage and destruction.

The education secretary says phones should not been seen during lessons, breaktimes or lunchtime.

Can the state, especially when it is implicated in killing, be trusted as the arbiter of what should remain confidential?