Starmer tells Trump he hopes Saudi talks will lead to US aid to Ukraine restarting – UK politics live

Starmer tells Trump in latest call he hopes Saudi talks will lead to US aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine resuming.

PM said UK officials had been speaking to Ukraine officials over the weekend and they remain committed to a lasting peace.

Almost a third of Britons now see US as unfriendly or threat to UK , poll suggests.

16 leading charities say disability benefit cuts would have 'devasating' impact, pushing more people into poverty.

16 leading disability and welfare charities have written an open letter to Rachel Reeves , the chancellor, expressing alarm at reports that the government is planning to cut PIP (personal independent payments a disability benefit) by up to 5bn .

Foreign states including repressive regimes including repressive Middle Eastern regimes pay peers over 3 m in two years .

Keir Starmer to host second , virtual 'coalition of willing' meeting for countries willing to contribute to Ukraine ’s defence in the event of a peace deal.

Around 20 countries are taking part, mostly from Europe and the Commonwealth .

Russia expels one British diplomat and the spouse of another, accusing them of spying.