British barrister and Labour politician; Attorney General for England and Wales and Advocate General for Northern Ireland since July 2026
The Troubles legacy bill has returned to the Commons for scrutiny as government amendments spark debate among victims’ families, veterans and lawmakers. The Attorney General’s consent for serious prosecutions is among changes, with critics warning of potential bias and delays. Debates will continue as the bill moves toward the Lords.
Prime minister has announced an 850 million VAT cut on household electricity bills from October, funded by scrapping the Digital ID programme. The move is part of a broader plan to ease the cost of living, with ministers pledging to pass savings through to consumers as cabinet reshuffles unfold.
The president has repeated a personal story that he was at the World Trade Center site after the 2001 attacks, saying firefighters lifted him from the U.S. Steel Building as it "creaked." First responders who were on the scene have said they never saw him there. He has continued to insert himself into anniversary remembrances while praising the country's strength.