Cabinet ministers clash over Burnham's hint at return to free movement
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham's proposal to discuss opening the door to free movement post-Brexit has sparked anger within the Cabinet, with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reportedly furious. This comes as the Labour government, led by Prime Minister Burnham, faces internal dissent over its approach to the UK's relationship with the EU.
In other domestic news, the full extent of donations received by Reform UK from foreign donors has been revealed through a new analysis. Meanwhile, benefit claimants are expected to see their payments rise in line with inflation following the recent Budget.
Separately, Cindy Butts, Britain's first Independent Public Advocate, has spoken out about her efforts to support bereaved relatives of disaster victims and her hopes for the Hillsborough law. On a positive note, Harry Kane has ended a 25-year wait for an English player to win the Ballon d'Or.