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Minister attacks expenses rules after Labour MP’s claim for ‘pet rent’

Watchdog accepted Taiwo Owatemi’s claim for landlord’s surcharge to let her keep dog in London flat

The Guardian - UK

Westminster watchdog asked to review Labour MP's £900 claim for 'pet rent'

A PARLIAMENTARY watchdog will be asked by ministers to review some expenses claims after a Labour MP was able to claim £900 in “pet rent”.

The National (Scotland)

Government asks MP watchdog to review expenses rules after £900 ‘pet rent’ claim

Dan Jarvis said the Government would urge the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority to change expenses rules.

Evening Standard

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Prevent chief departs after damning inquiry over Southport attack

Michael Stewart had led counter-terrorism programme since 2020, and reviews exposed its basic failures

The Guardian - UK

Martyn’s Law moves a step closer to statute book

Figen Murray campaigned for the law change after her 29-year-old son Martyn Hett was killed, with 21 other people, in the Manchester Arena bombing.

Evening Standard

Russian networks tried to disrupt UK election but did not cause ‘notable’ impact

Dan Jarvis told a parliamentary committee of the findings as he was quizzed on the Government’s approach to defending democratic processes on Monday.

The Independent UK

Government urged to take action against Hong Kong ‘bounty hunters’ in UK

MPs heard letters had been distributed to neighbours of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists.

Evening Standard

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New measures to target Iranian activities in UK

Security minister Dan Jarvis warned Iran was ‘asserting itself more aggressively to advance their objectives and undermine ours’.

Evening Standard

Trump has changed Ukraine debate ‘for the better’, says Downing Street

Starmer’s spokesperson says US intervention ‘could bring lasting peace’ as No 10 treads carefully before White House visit

The Guardian - UK

Downing Street slaps down suggestions Russia rejoining G7 is up for discussion

Security minister Dan Jarvis appeared to suggest there could be a path back into the forum for Russia as part of Ukraine peace talks.

Evening Standard

Starmer fails to rule out Russia’s return to the G7 on anniversary of Ukraine invasion

Security minister Dan Jarvis was pressed on whether Russia should be allowed to return to the international forum of countries, saying that it is ‘a matter to be discussed with international allies’

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer has ‘very tough hand’ to play in Trump meeting, John Kerry warns

Former British ambassador to the US also warns PM that trip to Washington will be ‘very challenging’

The Independent UK

UK bans Kremlin-linked elites in bid to pile pressure on Putin

The home secretary will on Monday warn Kremlin-linked elites pose a ‘real and present danger to our way of life’ and outline plans to ban them from the UK

The Independent UK

Counter-terror review linked to MP’s murder ‘clearly inadequate’

Former MP Anna Firth criticised a review of how terrorist Ali Harbi Ali was dealt with under a counter-terrorism scheme.

Evening Standard

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David Amess’s killer had been dropped too soon by Prevent, review finds

Anti-radicalisation scheme found to have made series of errors in case of Ali Harbi Ali, who went on to murder MP

The Independent UK

Murdered MP David Amess’ daughter speaks out as damning report finds failings in counter-terrorism review

Murdered MP Sir David Amess’ daughter has spoken out as a damning report found vital chances to stop his killer were missed.

Evening Standard

Killer of MP David Amess had Prevent case closed ‘too quickly’

Ali Harbi Ali had been referred to Prevent seven years before he killed veteran MP

The Independent UK

Veteran MP’s killer had Prevent case closed ‘too quickly’ – minister

Ali Harbi Ali had been referred to Prevent seven years before he killed Sir David Amess on October 15 2021.

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UK announces sanctions against Russian cyber crime network

Ministers have announced measures against six individuals as well as the firms ZSERVERS and XHOST Internet Solutions LP.

The Independent UK

Daughter of murdered MP says ‘everyone failed by Prevent’ should get inquiry

Katie Amess’s father, former MP Sir David Amess, was stabbed to death in 2021 by Ali Harbi Ali, who had been referred to Prevent prior to the attack.

Evening Standard

Too much focus by Prevent on Southport killer’s ‘absence of ideology’ – minister

Security minister Dan Jarvis has told the Commons Axel Rudakubana’s case should have been case managed, not closed.

Evening Standard

Axel Rudakubana: Anti-terror Prevent scheme missed chances to stop Southport killer, Government review finds

Rudakubana was referred to Prevent three times between 2019 and 2021

The Guardian - UK

Rise of Chris Philp tests the limits of the Peter principle

With a knack for backing losers, the former enthusiastic supporter of Liz Truss became shadow home secretary

The Independent UK

Government not adopting expanded extremism definition, security minister says

Dan Jarvis said a leaked report on expanding the definition ‘does not and will not represent Government policy’.

Evening Standard

Calls for remembrance day and monument honouring terror attack victims

A survey published by Survivors Against Terror (SAT) found 97% of British terror attack victims back a ‘national day’ being created in the UK.

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