The Latest Breaking News from Nigel Farage

Although it will impinge on the consciousness of few, the appointment of the next UK ambassador to the US is growing into a crisis. It would not do for the involvement of Peter Mandelson in anything to pass without some controversy, but the difficulties emerging around his scheduled departure to…

In today’s newsletter: Amid far-right disinformation and claims of a cover-up, Keir Starmer has ordered a public inquiry to address the issues and prevent future tragedies; but how did things escalate so fast?

PM offers balanced, considered response to a hideous crime, but as usual Nigel Farage doesn’t get the memo

Opponents hit out without shred of evidence after PM seizes initiative with prompt investigation into killings

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Nigel Farage and his colleagues are not interested in reasonable debate – the prime minister was entirely correct in quashing any early signs of conspiracy theories before they take root

A notable international contingent turned up for Trump’s swearing-in as well as galas and parties surrounding the event

PM lays groundwork for an overhaul of terrorism laws to capture the new threat of ‘loners and misfits’ driven to acts of extreme violence by ‘all manner of material online’

PM defends decision to keep Axel Rudakubana’s violent background secret, insisting it was vital to ensure he faced justice

Reform leader Nigel Farage has accused Sir Keir Starmer and the police of being part of a ‘gigantic cover up’ in the case

With Trump back in the White House, democracy is in danger across the west. Electoral reform is the best way to protect it, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Around 100 people gathered in a pub in London to watch the inauguration of the 47th president.