An MP suspended by the Tories is facing trial accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy in 2008, it can be revealed. Imran Ahmad Khan, the 47-year-old representing Wakefield in West Yorkshire, issued a denial “in the strongest terms” over the allegation he groped the teenager in Staffordshire. Ahmad Khan helped Boris Johnson win a large Commons majority by taking the constituency in the so-called “red wall” that formed Labour’s […]

The son of Daniel Morgan has labelled the findings of a report into his father’s death a “national shame”, as he criticised the Metropolitan Police for its response. A report by an independent panel accused the Met of “a form of institutional corruption” for concealing or denying failings over the unsolved murder. Mr Morgan, who was a private detective, was killed with an axe in the car park of the […]

The Royal British Legion will no longer sell poppies in the European Union due to red tape following Brexit, according to reports. The charity, which provides support to members and veterans of the British Armed Forces, is said to have sent an email to supporters stating it will “need to cease sales to customers in countries in the EU” for the foreseeable future until legislation surrounding Brexit is reviewed. The […]

Gareth Southgate called on supporters to stick with the players after some England fans booed the team following the lacklustre goalless European Championship draw against old rivals Scotland. Having impressively beaten World Cup semi-final foes Croatia on Sunday, the Three Lions knew they would progress to the knockout phase with a game to spare by winning Friday’s auld enemy showdown. But uninspired England fell well short of expectations against the […]

For the first time, all adults are now eligible to get an appointment for their first jab Everyone aged 18 and over will be able to book their Covid-19 vaccine in England from Friday. Health Secretary Matt Hancock hailed the vaccination programme “an incredible achievement” as he made the announcement during a speech. It comes as the latest weekly surveillance report from Public Health England (PHE) shows that Covid-19 case […]