A cross-party committee of MPs has warned that David Lammy's proposed criminal court reforms could increase mistrust in the justice system among the black community. The report highlights the underrepresentation of black judges and calls for a national target to achieve a representative judiciary by 2035.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has defended Arron Banks after the businessman made comments about Plaid Cymru that were criticized as being in poor taste. Farage stated Banks would not apologize, saying "he's Arron Banks" and noting Banks is not a candidate in the Senedd election, is not Welsh, and has not given money to Reform UK. Farage also commented on the prospect of Reform working with Conservatives in Wales, saying it would be "highly undesirable" though he doesn't expect the issue to arise as he predicts few Conservatives will be elected in the May 7 Welsh election.
Hope Not Hate has uncovered offensive comments by multiple Reform UK candidates ahead of May 7 local elections, including calls for a 'white Britain', threats that Keir Starmer 'should be shot', and anti-Muslim remarks. Labour is preparing an election broadcast exposing the party's candidate comments while challenging Nigel Farage to remove 45 candidates with offensive views.
