National News

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• Former leading Tory Sir Jake Berry joins Nigel Farages Reform UK

  Sir Jake Berry, a former leading Conservative, has announced that he has defected to Reform UK – in the latest move by a senior Tory to Nigel Farage’s party.

• Lauren James scores twice as England rise to pressure by thumping Netherlands

  Lauren James’ double helped England secure a resounding 4-0 victory over the Netherlands in Zurich to keep their European Championship title defence alive.

• Mother of injured girl tells Southport inquiry our girls deserve an apology

  The mother of a girl who escaped the Southport knife attack but was dragged back into the building has told a public inquiry “our girls deserve an apology”.

• Close UK France relationship a game changer says Macron

  Emmanuel Macron said France’s relationship with the UK was a “game changer” as he met Sir Keir Starmer for talks on issues including the migrant crisis.

• Failures in compensation scheme for infected blood laid bare in report

  The compensation scheme for the infected blood scandal has “perpetuated” the harm of victims with key decisions about the scheme made “behind closed doors”, according to a report.

• NHS resident doctors will strike for five days later this month union says

  Resident doctors will go on strike for five continuous days later this month in their dispute with the Government over pay, the British Medical Association has said.

• Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull team principal

  Horner’s dismissal comes 17 months after he was accused by a female colleague of “inappropriate behaviour”.

• Starmer and Macron to meet at No 10 amid push for French help on small boats

  Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron will hold talks at No 10 as the UK pushes for France to do more to stop migrant crossings.

• Thousands to lobby MPs in call for urgent action on climate and nature

  Thousands of people are expected to descend on Westminster today to lobby their MPs to take action on climate change and restoring nature.

• First neighbourhood health services to be rolled out from September

  The first neighbourhood health services will be rolled out in England’s most deprived areas from September, the Government has said.