A federal judge on Monday ruled that FEMA cannot withhold counterterrorism funds from states and local governments over proposed election changes.

Andy Burnham has admitted his plan to overhaul social care will not be delivered until after the next general election in a major delay to the prime minister’s signature policy pledge. Burnham on Sunday signalled that Labour will fight the next election on a clear proposal to raise taxes specifically for a new social care system free at the point of use.