The vice president spoke to the Republican Jewish Coalition, where members had worries about his friendly ties with Tucker Carlson, a well-known critic of Israel. Leaked audio reveals what Vance really thinks about Carlson and Joe Rogan.
Protesters gathered against plans to double the size of Campsfield Immigration Centre near Kidlington. The centre currently holds up to 160 migrants. Critics call the facility inhumane and say expanding it would make things worse.
Prime Minister Burnham is set for a tough return to the Commons after the summer break. He faces his first grilling from opposition leader Badenoch, with tensions rising over the early release scheme. The Cabinet is also gathering ahead of a showdown, and Burnham is already feeling the pressure.
A group of travellers ignored council warnings and bulldozed greenbelt land in Rochford, Essex. They used 20 lorries to clear turf without planning permission. The group established an illegal camp over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Nearly 50 MPs have signed a letter urging the government to delay the Freeview switch-off by a decade. They argue that ending free-to-air TV could leave up to five million households vulnerable during national emergencies. The letter asks Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to push the switch-off to 2044.
A new poll asks whether the Conservative Party under Kemi Badenoch is ready for a general election after her recent cabinet reshuffle. The reshuffle came as Prime Minister Andy Burnham returned to Parliament after the summer break. Badenoch unveiled a new front bench team.
A new housing development in Cambridge is going all-in on cycling. The block of 425 flats will provide 711 bicycle parking spots but only 22 spaces for cars. That works out to roughly 1.7 bikes per home, while car parking is nearly nonexistent. The project reflects the city's push to cut car use, though it's unclear how residents with vehicles will manage.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has shaken up her shadow cabinet, sacking the shadow chancellor amid talk of an early election. The reshuffle is seen as an attempt to get the party battle-ready. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham returned to Westminster to face MPs for the first time since becoming Prime Minister.
President Trump said the US position on the Falkland Islands is under review, as he pressures the UK to increase defence spending. When asked about it, he said he always reviews every position, and this is just one of many. The comment came during a White House press briefing.
Former Sun editor David Yelland faced criticism after a social media blunder. He mistakenly identified Sir James Cleverly as Liz Truss's former Brexit chancellor, a role actually held by Kwasi Kwarteng.
A former Armed Forces minister, Al Carns, has defended SAS soldiers in the Northern Ireland conflict. He said they should not be treated as villains or persecuted by those trying to rewrite history. Carns, a decorated ex-Special Forces officer, resigned from the Labour government over defence spending and the Troubles Bill. His comments come amid debates over how to handle the past.
Julie Bindel writes that Labour's response to the prisons crisis is letting dangerous men harass and attack their ex-partners. She cites the case of Carrie, whose ex-husband is about to be released early from a two-year sentence for violent outbursts and abusive control. Bindel argues this is the worst possible approach to the problem.
A new poll shows that nearly 70% of Britons believe the top 1% of earners already pay their fair share of tax. This is a setback for Labour's proposal to increase taxes on the wealthy. The public opinion contradicts the party's tax-the-rich agenda, which has been championed by figures like Andy Burnham.
Ross Clark argues that Andy Burnham's plan to revive British Rail is misguided. He points to a commuter at Waterloo who welcomed a 'new dawn' for railways, but Clark sees the old state-run network as a clanking, wheezing failure. He says the evidence shows such a move won't make trains run on time.
Labour's promised crackdown on high street crime is stalling. In 2025, over 4,000 shops were raided for illicit tobacco and vapes, but fewer than one in ten closed. Nine in ten dodgy shops remain open.
The Morning Mail is polling readers on local government authority. The survey asks if councils have enough power to prevent illegal land development. Results will be shared in tomorrow's newsletter.