London's Ultra Low Emission Zone now extends to the capital's outer boroughs - despite vocal opposition from residents and councils. Meanwhile, police chiefs issued a warning to the home secretary after she said police forces must investigate every theft as part of a crime crackdown.
By Liz Bates, political correspondentBut the resignation of one of his most bitter critics, Nadine Dorries, has forced the prime minister to face another tricky electoral test.
This would give them a much-needed boost going into the next general election, and for Rishi Sunak, a satisfying end to what has been a damaging battle with one of Boris Johnson’s most loyal supporters. As we've been reporting, former minister Nadine Dorries yesterday handed in her resignation as an MP - 11 weeks after she vowed to go.
In her first television interview since resigning, Ms Dorries was asked whether she would vote for the Conservatives at the next general election. A plan to accommodate asylum seekers on the Bibby Stockholm barge could face a legal challenge as firefighters accused ministers of a"callous disregard" for the safety of those onboard.
The first asylum seekers placed on board Bibby Stockholm earlier this month were removed days later after tests revealed the presence of Legionella - the bacteria which can cause the potentially fatal Legionnaires' disease.General secretary Matt Wrack said:"It is disgraceful that the home secretary is not even willing to meet us to discuss these concerns.
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