A Labour MP is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police over an allegation of sexual assault at The Groucho club in Soho. The MP was interviewed under caution twice, once in August 2023 and again last month, after a report of a sexual assault at the private members club in August 2023. A man in his 30s was questioned at a London police station on March 13, and a file of evidence has been passed to the Crown Prosecution Service while enquiries continue.

The Labour Party has suspended MP Dan Norris following notification of his arrest, and has also withdrawn the party whip, effectively removing his status as a Labour representative in the House of Commons. A party spokesperson confirmed the suspension but declined to provide further comment due to the ongoing police investigation.

According to reports, the arrest is related to allegations of rape and child sexual offences, following a police search of Norris’s residence. Norris, who defeated Jacob Rees-Mogg in the last General Election, was taken into custody, and items were seized from the property. Most of the alleged offences are said to have occurred nearly two decades ago, with one recent accusation of rape also reported.

Keir Starmer hopes to win over Donald Trump during his trip to Scotland to meet King Charles and play golf at Turnberry. The US President was invited for an unprecedented second state visit to Britain, with provisional details including a round of golf at Turnberry and hosting at Balmoral Castle. Although not directly linked to tariff talks, some officials hope the royal itinerary will facilitate constructive discussions between the UK and US on tariffs, which are set to come into force.

Fears of Russian sabotage on Britain's energy pipelines have led security advisers to warn families to prepare 72-hour "survival kits". The UK relies heavily on gas and electricity imports, with nearly 40% of its gas supply coming from Norway through a single pipeline. Concerns rose after a Russian spy ship was detected mapping the UK's critical underwater infrastructure in the North Sea. Experts recommend packing water, non-perishable food, medicines, a battery-powered radio, a torch, identity documents, and a Swiss Army knife to prepare for potential blackouts. The Government will include protection of critical undersea infrastructure in its Strategic Defence Review this year.