The mother of Line of Duty actor Tommy Jessop has said she fears people with Down’s syndrome like her son could soon be eliminated from society.

A Green Party councillor has resigned from his party over its alleged support for radical gender ideology and its failure to tackle bullying by transgender activists within the party.

Downing Street has dismissed plans by the mayor of London to look into weaker laws on cannabis.

Two evangelical leaders have expressed concern over a proposed ban on conversion therapy, which they say could criminalise aspects of Christian activity.