Laila Soueif was hospitalised for low blood sugar this week as she tries to secure release of son Alaa Abd el-Fattah
Contact could unsettle some in Labour given her past record on the issue including criticism of Lammy report
Roy Kennedy spoke at one of events organised by son of Lord Evans of Watford, who has been exposed as offering access to ministers
The prime minister did his best with the press’ questions, as he prepared to ride two horses all the way to Washington
PM’s Washington trip clear impetus for abrupt news of budget switch to meet defence commitment by 2027
Cottrell, who served eight months for fraud, paid £15,000 for Reform party leader’s flight to US in December
Announcement prompts concerns that PM is pandering to US president and warnings over consequences of aid cuts
Keir Starmer says now is the time to deepen European security, as he announces new defence budget by 2027
Head of lobbying firm Blakeney says industry concerned about perceived lack of transparency and trust
PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned