Former civil service head claims ministers are attempting to save themselves from embarrassment. Lord Kerslake, the former head of the civil service, has accused the government of engaging in a “cover-up” by withholding Boris Johnson’s unredacted messages and diaries from the Covid inquiry. He claimed that officials are trying to protect ministers from embarrassment by refusing to hand over the documents. The Cabinet Office has been given until 4pm on Tuesday to respond to the inquiry chair Lady Hallett’s request…

Former SNP leader reflects on her experience working with young people in care and expresses consideration for foster care. Nicola Sturgeon, the former First Minister of Scotland, has revealed that she is carefully contemplating the idea of becoming a foster parent after stepping down from her role. In an article penned for the Daily Record, Sturgeon shared her emotional experiences working with young people who have lived in care, expressing how their stories of family separation and suicide moved her…

Housebuilders withhold donations as the Home Builders Federation warns of a significant decline in housebuilding in England. Property developers that have historically donated millions of pounds to the Conservative Party are now “on strike,” citing allegations that the party is impeding new house construction. These developers, who have accounted for approximately a fifth of all donations in the past, have halted their financial contributions. According to a Tory source, it is challenging to identify any developer currently making donations. This…