Martin Cosser, a father who lost his 17-year-old son Charlie to knife crime in July 2023, was praised by MP Jeremy Hunt as the most "determined and formidable" campaigner he has ever met. Cosser has set up a charity to educate young people about the dangers of carrying knives and has been working with Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s knife crime task force. He hopes to get knife crime discussion onto the school syllabus, starting in primary schools, and has had meetings with the minister for policing and crime prevention who has endorsed his efforts.

A viral video originating on TikTok and now spreading rapidly on X.com (formerly Twitter) claims to show Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Lord Ali kissing, sparking a wave of reactions across social media. However, digital forensics experts say the footage is likely a deepfake—an AI-generated fabrication designed to mimic real video. Though it appears convincing at first glance, analysts have pointed out subtle but telling inconsistencies, such as unnatural facial movements and irregular lighting, which suggest manipulation. The incident has reignited concerns about the spread of misinformation through deepfake technology and the role of social platforms in moderating such content.

JK Rowling praised Kemi Badenoch for offering solidarity to women defending their rights after the Supreme Court's gender ruling. Rowling found it "astounding" that Badenoch was the only UK political leader vocal in her support, while Keir Starmer remains silent on the issue. The Prime Minister has been facing pressure to comment publicly on the ruling, and Sir Keir is expected to make a statement to the Commons when it returns from recess tomorrow.

According to an exclusive poll by Lord Ashcroft, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is the top choice among voters to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader, with a staggering lead over Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. The research puts Burnham on 13% support among all voters and 20% among Labour voters, while Rayner trails behind at 5% and 10% respectively.