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'Terrorism has changed': Southport attack a sign the country faces a new threat, PM says

Sir Keir Starmer has said "Britain faces a new threat" and terrorism has changed in light of the Southport attack last summer.
Online conspiracy theories could become a threat to Starmer's government

It presented Sir Keir Starmer with his first big challenge in office, and the Southport stabbings - followed by riots - look set to colour the early stages of his premiership.
Former child sex abuse inquiry chair Professor Alexis Jay criticises 'weaponisation' of issue by Tory MPs

Professor Alexis Jay has criticised the "weaponisation" of child sexual abuse by the Conservatives and accused the previous government of an "awful" response to the scandal.
Digital driving licences to be introduced this year

Digital driving licences will be introduced later this year under plans to use technology to "overhaul" public services.
No one is safe in Trumpland - even the Prince of Darkness

It was a small signifier - one which could be over-interpreted - but nevertheless provoked angst among some in government at a time when there isn't universally huge confidence that UK-US political relations are as robust as they should be.