MP Steve Reed, Shadow Communities and Local Government Secretary, slammed Boris Johnson's proposals on BBC Newsnight." It's more like a figment of the imagination because there's absolutely nothing of substance in there, ” he said. The “ skeleton ” plan was announced in a speech by the Prime Minister in Coventry. The aim of the plan is to spread power and opportunity more evenly and Mr Johnson said the Government wanted to" rewrite the rulebook" on local devolution.He also said he wants to offer

Police were called following reports of a fight between two men on Bridge Road, in Southampton, yesterday at around 1. 40pm.... One of the men-believed to be in his mid-twenties-sustained injuries from a stab wound to his stomach. The other man is said to have fled the scene, according to the Southern Daily Echo. Detectives are treating it as an isolated incident as the men are believed to know each other. Residents reported a heavy police presence in the area yesterday afternoon. Police cordon

Two policewomen in Cherbourg, Francewere attacked by a man dressed as a ninja at about 3. 45pm local time on Thursday.... A third officer shot him three times and he was taken to hospital by helicopter, where he remains in serious condition. Police have for now ruled the incident out as a terror attack, one of the officers said. The assailant had stolen a car, a Citro？... " The sergeant said he didn’t. The man then asked:" Do you know where my family is?...

The European Commission suggested it could withhold money from Poland’s share of the coronavirus recovery fund due to the spat over rule of law.... “ We are analysing the Polish decision also in that light, ” an EU spokesman said.... The EU’s executive body said it would not “ hesitate ” to launch further legal action against Warsaw.It comes after the European Court of Justice ruled that a new disciplinary chamber for judges set up by the Polish government violated EU law. The Luxembourg-based

But Whitehall insiders insist there was no dispute with the accounts published by the European Commission put the bill at ￡40. 8billion.... in relation to payments to be made？... Most fair people would think that if there is money owed by the country to anybody else properly then it should be paid, but that doesn't mean there is a blank cheque....

Alastair Leggate, from Hamilton, built the structure in 2019.He used it to house two pigeons, which were given as a gift by a friend. However, in January the local council said they received complaints regarding a “ large structure ” in his garden.In total the shed received 11 anonymous complaints, though nobody has objected to Mr Leggate in person. Earlier this month he was told planning permission has been granted for the structure.In response Mr Leggate hung a banner over the shed, facing out

Tributes poured in for the victims as police confirmed five people and the suspected gunman were killed.... So sad.” In response to Devon and Cornwall Police updates, one user wrote: “ So sad my thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones in this horrendous incident.” Another user, from nearby Exeter, said:" Very very sad, RIP to all those lives that have been lost.... My thoughts are with their families and the community around this terrible incident took place....