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A local Conservative party is investigating a tweet from the account of a candidate in the local elections that said 16-year-old girls have a “buttery, creamy” smell, The Independent can reveal.

Treasury minister Simon Clarke insisted the Prime Minister did not instigate the meeting ahead of the publication of the partygate inquiry.

Josh MacAlister, a former teacher who led the review, is calling for a ‘five-year comprehensive ambitious reform and investment programme’.

Angela Rayner calls reports ‘desperate efforts to discredit’ the senior civil servant

Exclusive: The medical cannabis supplier faced a 15-year sentence for providing the oils to suffering patients

The cans feature a bespoke label, with spaghetti strands depicting the M6 and A38(M) north of Birmingham city centre.

PM’s birthday party, gathering in Downing Street flat and several Christmas celebrations were all part of Scotland Yard probe into lockdown rule-breaking

PM’s birthday party, gathering in Downing Street flat and several Christmas celebrations were all part of Scotland Yard probe into lockdown rule-breaking

‘That is not going to return,’ Simon Clarke says

All the events under scrunity since scandal began

All the events under scrunity since scandal began

Police said alleged assault of Robin Olsen is still under investigation

Reports have suggested the document, which is expected to be published in the coming days, will feature photographs of illegal parties

Crispin Blunt admits he did not attend the whole trial or hear the witness evidence in court

Staff member has been suspended by trust

Metropolitan Police concludes Partygate investigation after issuing 126 fines

Metropolitan Police concludes Partygate investigation after issuing 126 fines

A health worker has been arrested on suspicion of poisoning an infant who died at Birminghan Children’s Hospital.

Inquiries into the reported assault of Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen after the final whistle continue.

PM escapes without second fine as Metropolitan Police concludes investigation

PM escapes without second fine as Metropolitan Police concludes investigation

Senior civil servant appears to hold Boris Johnson’s fate in her hands

Senior civil servant appears to hold Boris Johnson’s fate in her hands

The trust which runs Birmingham Children’s Hospital said the death occurred on its paediatric intensive care unit.

The inquiry panel heard evidence from over 300 people with lived and professional experience of racial injustice in maternity care.

Johnson earlier declined to apologise for mass law-breaking in No 10

The scheme has suffered a number of problems.

Services will begin in new tunnels under the centre of the city at 6.30am on Tuesday.

The PA news agency answers 10 key questions about the new railway.

The Queen’s 70-year reign is being marked from June 2-5 with street parties, a Party at the Palace and a spectacular procession in central London.

The cost-of-living crisis dominates the topics among Monday’s front pages.

Boris Johnson said he was ‘very sad’ to see youngsters absent from the streets and parks of Kyiv when he visited the Ukrainian capital last month

The Independent Review of Children’s Social Care is calling for a ‘radical reset’ to improve the lives of children in care and their families.

Sebbie Hall has raised more than £40,000 for charities that support young people with disabilities and learning needs.

It comes after the Government closed its consultation into a potential online sales tax.

It is the first time the Duke of Cambridge, who is second in line to the throne, will appear alone on an official coin struck by the Royal Mint.

The UK Health Security Agency recommends isolation for those who have had ‘unprotected direct contact or high-risk environmental contact’.

Shantal Bailey said her son Raheem has faced ‘racial and physical abuse’ since he started secondary school at Abertillery Learning Community

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has said Cabinet is considering ‘all the options’ to combat the cost-of-living crisis

Unionists have criticised a US politician’s call for the ‘full implementation’ of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The city has marked the sombre occasion free of coronavirus restrictions for the first time in three years.

Exclusive: Ukraine blockade demands urgent plan for disruptions that will be ‘a bigger crisis than energy’, ministers told

Joint US-EU statement reads ‘We agree that renegotiating the protocol is not an option’

Officers are appealing for more information following the incident

‘The prime minister does not, did not, and would never, intervene in this report’, Nadhim Zahawi insists

RE:ACT boasts expertise after earthquakes and war – but is now needed by Kent County Council

’Some people are at the edge and that will get worse,’ E.ON chief executive says – telling government to act now

Astronaut Tim Peake was among those taking part in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride.

Eight towns have had their civic status upgraded for the Queen’s platinum jubilee but, while leaders say change will boost investment and recognition, not everyone is so sure...

Exclusive: Cash-strapped customers tell of selling sentimental jewellery on a regular basis ‘just to get by’

Shadow schools minister Stephen Morgan has urged Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi to form ‘a proper plan’ to tackle the issue.

Nadhim Zahawi hails private education as tool to help ‘level up’ country – and attacks universities ‘tilting system’ for state pupils

Retired geologist Jim Fitton has been accused of trying to take artefacts out of the country.

The Prime Minister is facing pressure to ‘urgently explain’ why the talks took place.

Remembrance services will also take place at the Glade of Light Memorial by the cathedral in the city centre.

The Alliance Party leader said that Northern Ireland ‘is a useful lever’ for the Conservative Party, but that this was ‘damaging’ devolution.

Pat McFadden said the party needed a change of direction after four election losses in a row.

Dr Susan Hopkins, of the UK Health Security Agency, said updated figures for the weekend will be released on Monday.

Exclusive: Award-winning actor tells MPs investing in more humane testing would help UK become science superpower

The Education Secretary said he was looking at ‘all options’ to save money.

The Education Secretary referred to his experiences after describing the case of 11-year-old Raheem Bailey as ‘sickening’.