Stella Creasy spoke out about her rape experience during a court reform debate, highlighting ongoing issues with justice and safety.
The UK government announced a 15% business rates discount for pubs and music venues from April 2026, with bills frozen in real terms for two years. Other hospitality sectors, including hotels and restaurants, remain unprotected amid rising costs and sector concerns, prompting industry criticism and calls for broader support.
Reform UK's candidate in the Gorton and Denton byelection, Matt Goodwin, has been criticized for comments suggesting women should have children earlier and for making remarks about gender and education. His past proposals and statements have sparked accusations of misogyny and divisiveness, drawing widespread political and public condemnation.
Charlotte Nichols, MP for Warrington North, revealed she waited 1,088 days for her rape case to reach court, criticizing government plans to limit jury trials for certain crimes. The reforms aim to reduce case backlogs but face opposition from victims and legal experts.