France’s national day, celebrated on 14 July
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been offered high-level protection following the death of Ann Widdecombe, but he has declined a reduced security package. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has offered a meeting with the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec) to discuss broader MP protection as the investigation into Widdecombe’s death continues.
Prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham is shaping a broad-church cabinet as the reshuffle nears, with ministers still awaiting confirmation on who will survive the changes. Rachel Reeves has delivered her Mansion House speech outlining the economic legacy the next government aims to leave behind.
The Bastille Day parade in Paris is highlighting Europe’s unity and support for Ukraine as leaders gather for Macron’s final Bastille Day. 6,800 troops will march; 30 heads of state are expected. Forest fires and a heatwave are disrupting celebrations, forcing some events to be canceled.