Minister tells social media firms to take down dangerous driving content in wake of fatal A66 crash in Middlesbrough – UK politics live 24. August 2026 (11:59) Defence minister says police ‘need time’ but ‘in the meantime’ the government has told platforms to take down content glorifying dangerous drivingReform UK will use a press conference that is due to begin at 11am to announce its pledge to prioritise British-born workers under 35 when allocating social housing. We will bring you the key lines here.The Sun on Sunday reported that the prime minister, Andy Burnham, exchanged messages with someone posing as Donald Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, after being passed a phone number by David Lammy, the former justice secretary and deputy prime minister. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Andy Burnham arrives in Ukraine with plans to share UK blueprints for long-range missiles – Europe live 24. August 2026 (11:46) Kremlin warns move would ‘add fuel to fire’ in British-Russian relations, as UK PM visits capital ahead of coalition of the willing meetingBurnham visits Ukraine with promise of boost for Kyiv’s long-range missilesHere’s the full quote from Kremlin’s Peskov, via AFP:“Britain is methodically and regularly throwing oil on the fire and methodically and regularly plotting schemes to prevent even the slightest progress in the peace process.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Ex-mayor Dan Sullivan supports incumbent Dan Sullivan’s Senate bid against third Dan Sullivan 24. August 2026 (11:00) Endorsement of Republican incumbent over challenger with same name adds twist to unusual campaign in AlaskaRepublican senator Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola advance in Alaska Senate primaryDan Sullivan supports Dan Sullivan against Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s US Senate election, says a former Alaskan mayor who recently backed the race’s Republican incumbent over a challenger sharing their name.That development provided another of multiple absurd elements to Dan S Sullivan’s campaign for a third term in the US Senate, which – beside Mary Peltola, a former Alaska Democratic congresswoman – has drawn opposition from Dan J Sullivan. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
