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Kemi Badenoch says the Tories “love youth mobility schemes”. But she insists they need to be capped and time-limited.

In politics, if you’re going to U-turn, you need to do it cleanly. Voters might forgive a change of heart but only if it’s decisive, well-explained, and backed by a clear plan. PM's retreat on Winter Fuel does the opposite. Hard to see how it will win back trust and cut through.

EXCL: Sex offenders face mandatory chemical castration under government plans. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood will roll out voluntary drugging in prisons nationwide with a view to making it compulsory. thesun.co.uk/news/35062767/…

Gov source: “For too long, we have turned a blind eye to the threat sex offenders pose, considering the solutions too difficult or unpalatable. “Shabana isn’t squeamish about doing what it takes to protect the public. “As always, she will grab this problem by the proverbials.”

What a scoop!

BREAKING: At High Court for injunction hearing re Chagos Islands. Govt’s defence lawyer says his “instructions from No 10 are we need a decision by 1pm” if deal is to be signed today

Angela Rayner says she "hopes" the Chancellor will give more details on winter fuel payments U-turn in the June's Spending Review.

Some Merlin Strategy polling on Farage and Starmer covered in The Sun Martina Bet ahead of the speech later today Farage leads on all positive attributes

Watch Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride getting his hair cut by celeb hairdresser Nicky Clarke. And discussing impact of NICs rise on salons. ✂️ thesun.co.uk/news/politics/…

The Sun first revealed five days ago that the National Police Chiefs Council, including Sir Mark Rowley, slammed the Justice Secretary’s proposals for sentencing reforms in a private but scathing letter More interesting details in Times comment piece too thesun.co.uk/news/35074021/…

Mass immigration means areas of Britain face running out of drinking water in just ten years, ministers have warned - by Martina Bet thesun.co.uk/news/35158533/…

PM warns: “The front line is here.” He argues every Brit has "a role to play" as threats loom closer to home.

Rachel Reeves says not every department will get what they want in next week’s Spending Review. She says she has had to say no to things she wants to do but adds: “This is not because of my fiscal rules.”

Chancellor confirms more pensioners will get their winter fuel payments in time for winter. Details on new threshold will be set out “as soon as possible”.

Delighted my friend Jack Elsom is the new Political Editor of the Sun… a brilliant hack who will lead a brilliant team Never Mind the Ballots is going to fly with Kate Ferguson and top deputy Ryan Sabey will shine on economics beat Very proud to hand over reins after 5 years

Immensely chuffed and honoured to be the new Political Editor of The Sun. Massive shoes to fill from the legend Harry Cole, who has truly been the best boss. Onwards and upwards with Ryan Sabey Kate Ferguson Noa Hoffman Martina Bet Sophia Sleigh!

So thrilled for you, Jack. A scoop machine, brilliant journalist and the most thoughtful, generous colleague anyone could ask for. You’ll be fantastic! 🥂

Well, that was an unexpected mention at business questions from Commons Leader Lucy Powell…

A nice moment in the Commons this morning as Commons leader Lucy Powell pays tribute to Richard Wheeler on his final day as Parliamentary Editor, after 12 years in the gallery for the Press Association. He'll be hugely missed.

Kemi Badenoch told me she would back country-specific travel bans, saying they can be “viable”. She also urged voters to give her time as she’s getting “better and better” each week. On the state of her party: “We are down, not out.”