PM will give a speech shortly, followed by a Q&A with the mediaThe decision not to classify Axel Rudakubana as a terrorist following the Southport murders was right because it would be unhelpful to stretch the definition of terrorism to cover all extreme violence, Jonathan Hall KC, the UK’s terror watchdog, has concluded. Rachel Hall has the story.The Times today is running a story saying that Peter Kyle, the science secretary, “has described himself as a ‘disruptor’ with similarities to Elon Musk or Dominic Cummings” because he wants to use AI to modernise the delivery of public services.I aspire to be a disruptor in a positive way that takes people with us and excites people for change.The issue about disruptors and disruption – in the past, it’s been used in a fearful way, in a threatening way, in a way that actually creates circumstances where people are fearful of change. Continue reading...
Unison criticizes the "shambolic" announcement of NHS England's abolition. Kemi Badenoch dismisses Reform's electoral claims. The DWP acknowledges an unanticipated rise in top-rate universal credit recipients. Ed Balls opposes benefit cuts for the vulnerable. Cancer check wait times exceed 28 days for over 25% of English patients. Health thinktanks see limited patient benefits from NHS England abolition. Starmer calls for Ukraine guarantees. No 10 declines to commit to reducing quangos. Peter Kyle uses ChatGPT for research. Jeremy Hunt praises the "boldness" of the decision to axe NHS England. Streeting claims reorganization will reduce doctor admin and save millions, stating Tories privately regret previous health reforms, and announces NHS England's abolition to MPs.
