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Nottingham attacks enquiry to begin today

The families of the Nottingham attacks victims have said the upcoming inquiry "represents a critical turning point in our pursuit of truth and justice."

Valdo Calocane, who had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, killed University of Nottingham students Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both 19, and caretaker Ian Coates, 65, and attempted to kill three more people in Nottingham in June 2023.

An inquiry is set to begin today, with the families of the victims saying the probe is about "holding those who neglected their jobs to account."

Prosecutors, police and medical professionals are due to be scrutinised by the two-year public inquiry, which will be chaired by senior retired judge Deborah Taylor.

Labour minister says money for disabled students has been 'spent in the wrong place'

Labour's School Standards minister said money has been going "to the wrong place" as she prepared to announce reforms to children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send).

When asked at what point does spending on Send become fiscally unsustainable, Georgia Gould said: "The first thing to say is there is more need for support in the system.

"What they're not seeing is that early intervention and support.

"There is money going in but some of that money has been spent in the wrong places.

"We have seen private equity backed independent schools making excessive profits off the back of some of these vulnerable people. That is unacceptable."

Welsh First Minister: Reform UK offers 'anger not answers'

The First Minister of Wales has said Reform UK offers "anger not answers" as she blasted Nigel Farage's party.

Labour's Eluned Morgan was speaking as her party languishes in third place behind Nigel Farage's party and Plaid Cymru, who have been neck-and-neck in the Senedd polls.

She told The New Statesman: "I understand that people are frustrated. I understand that people want things fixed quicker but I don’t think Reform will offer answers. What they offer is anger", adding that handing over Wales to Nigel Farage’s party was "one hell of a risk."

The First Minister also blasted Plaid Cymru, saying Rhun ap Iorwerth's party was "ultimately interested in separating from the rest of the UK and I think that is extremely dangerous for our country."

WATCH: Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson speaks to GB News

Conservative Shadow Minister backs Reform's immigration plans

A Conservative Shadow Minister told GB News the Tories would back plans to freeze visa applications from some countries

Shadow Policy Renewal Minister Neil O’Brien told The People's Channel: "That's something we announced months ago. So this is something we would support as we announced it in the first place.

"Where countries won't take back foreign nationals who are visa overstayers or criminals, obviously we shouldn't be granting them new visas if they're not going to be helpful to us in any way."

Your Party leadership elections to close today

The leadership elections for Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana's Your Party closes today.

Last month, it was reported in the New Statesman if Jeremy Corbyn’s slate wins, named "The Many", then he will be elected parliamentary leader, in a blow to Ms Sultana's Grassroots Left slate.

WATCH: Children’s Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza reacts to a government white paper that will increase SEND funding for schools by

Donald Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as Labour promises to secure 'best possible deal' with White House

Senior Labour Government discussions are continuing in response to Donald Trump's declaration of 15 per cent tariffs on imports worldwide, with ministers seeking the most favourable outcome for British companies.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson conceded that firms face a period of doubt following the US President's announcement, but maintained that the UK anticipates its advantageous trading terms with America will remain intact.

This weekend, the Labour minister said: "We, through the work that the Prime Minister has been leading in engaging with the US Government and with President Trump, we would hope and expect that to continue, but these discussions are ongoing."

Our Money Reporter Patrick O'Donnell has taken a deep dive into the figures here.

Zia Yusuf says today's immigration announcement is 'the least that should be done'

Zia Yusuf told GB News: "This is the least that should be done and it is data driven.

"The Pakistani Government has consistently refused to take people back, they haven't even taken the most egregious and despicable of the grooming gang members.

"It's not just Pakistan there's a host of other countries we have announced today.

"What we are saying is if we are going to continue to issue visas, which is a privilege not a right, then the very least we should expect is those countries reciprocate by taking back the people who are in our country illegally."

Here's what's happening as MPs return to Westminster from recess

Good morning and happy Monday, here's what's happening today in Westminster and beyond.

MPs will be flooding back into the Commons today after an eventful half-term recess.

Labour is set to unveil its plans for children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) later today.

We'll be joined by the School Standards Minister Georgia Gould later this morning on GB News Breakfast.

Overnight, Keir Starmer was accused of letting suspected child sex offenders off with a warning note while in charge of Crown Prosecution Service. Our reporter Oliver Partridge has the story here.

A GB News investigation has found that Labour pressing ahead with 2030 net zero targets across the Welsh public sector could cost more than £13billion. Keith Bays has the exclusive story here.

New polling has found has than half of Britons think Labour is too busy policing people's lives instead of tackling the cost-of-living crisis. Peter Stevens has the write up here.

As well as Mr Yusuf announcing Reform's deportation scheme, we'll be joined by Shadow Policy Renewal Minister Neil O’Brien.