Exclusive from @oliver_wright Dartmoor ponies could be subject to mass culling to reduce the impact on biodiversity after a controversial ruling by the government’s environmental quango Natural England has demanded that all livestock grazing on the moor is reduced by about 75 per cent to protect other habitats, plants and species The move looks set to result in the culling of up to nine in ten of the semi-wild ponies as farmers prioritise their own cattle and sheep to remain within Natural England’s limit to minimise the impact on their own livelihoods Natural England argued that the move was necessary to protect the diversity of Dartmoor, which is a designated site of special scientific interest However, the plan goes against a government commissioned review into the future of Dartmoor, published two years ago, which concluded that Natural England “should not take actions likely to result in a reduction in pony numbers”, adding they were “invaluable for conservation grazing” The move has led to claims that the quango is acting as judge, jury and executioner of the ponies — a species which is itself seen as endangered Dartmoor ponies could be put to death under biodiversity plans thetimes.com/article/ba529f3…

If you think Starmer is bad, wait until you see the Wiki page for his best mate, Richard Hermer... who he appointed AG. A KC with a "very strange" cab rank...

This should be a wake-up call for the UK… (Note that this is a per-capita chart)

Full statement by the family of Stephen Ogilvie: "We are completely devastated by the horrific attack on our loved one on Kinnaird Avenue. "This has been a massive shock to our whole family, and right now, our only priority is being at his bedside and helping him recover. ​"We want to say a profound thank you to the local people who bravely stepped in during the attack. "Your quick actions absolutely saved his life, and we will never forget what you did for him in that moment. "We also want to thank the emergency services and the doctors and nurses looking after him. "​We are aware of the tensions and talk of protests following this incident. "We want to make it absolutely clear that overnight unrest is not welcome, and peaceful protest is the only way forward. "We have many migrants who make a deeply valuable contribution to our country, including in our healthcare system and hospitality sector and we depend on them to make our country work. "We do not want this terrible tragedy to be used to divide people or fuel hostility. "​We are asking the media and the public to please give us some space. "We need privacy to focus on our family right now, without cameras or people speculating about what happened.​ "If you know anything at all about the attack, or saw anything strange near Kinnaird Avenue, please go to the police. ​"Thank you for respecting our privacy"

New powers will be created to deter foreign state and state-linked bodies from operating in the UK, giving law enforcement stronger tools to use against those threatening our national security. The National Security (State Threats) Bill has been introduced to Parliament.

"In announcing the decision to set a 87% target cut in emissions, the DESNZ press release prominently featured the claim that “the net zero economy supports over one million jobs in the UK”. The claim is a lie. More than that, it is also blackmail." @Ed_Miliband is running round claiming there are over 1 million green jobs. This makes people think a million new jobs have been created as a result of the energy transition This is totally wrong. Many of these so called green jobs have nothing to do with net zero eg in the waste sector. In reality, just 113,200 jobs can be directly linked to net zero and they come at a huge cost If net zero had any real economic benefits the green lobby and @UKLabour wouldn't need to lie about it But pretending binmen represent some kind of net zero jobs boom is pretty pathetic notalotofpeopleknowthat.word…

Somebody has taped a powerfully-written letter to the road sign just outside Southampton police station that sends a very clear message about how we feel after the Henry Nowak murder. Image from @AuditingBritain latest video on his YouTube channel.

This is awful. The last ever Denby Pottery going to the kiln. Why is there not uproar? Where’s the government in this?? We all have Denby in our homes, in family heirlooms, as our history and now it’s closing through lack of support, such a sad sad day. #SaveDenby @denbypottery

Finally the Henry Nowak footage is released. “You’ve been stabbed? I don’t think you have mate.” You can hear the disdain in the officer’s voice. Dragging Henry around like he’s dealing with an injured dog at the side of the road.

🚨 BREAKING: Bodycam footage of the arrest of Henry Nowak, who had been stabbed moments prior by Vickrum Digwa

🚨The Red Arrows will fly with just seven aircraft rather than nine for the majority of displays until at least 2030 because their engines are so old, @SkyNews understands news.sky.com/story/red-arrow…

Sad to learn we have lost the great Judith Chalmers OBE. For three decades as travel horizons expanded, she guided us around the world on ITV’s Wish You Were Here. An absolute joy in real life as much as on screen. Thoughts with Judith's family and friends independent.co.uk/arts-enter…

HS2 is being reset. We've announced an updated cost and construction schedule to complete the railway, using the same methodology that successfully delivered the Elizabeth Line. With a four-year funding settlement secured, the programme has the stability to focus on improving productivity, enabling tighter cost control and ensuring construction work happens in the right order.👇🧵.

BURNHAM. BURNS. BILLIONS Andy Burnham’s buddy, the developer Daren Whitaker, who received 700 yes, £ 700 million from Burnham to rebuild Manchester has now decamped to Monaco. And pays UK HMRC ? 0% TAX THIS IS CORRUPTION. Plain and Simple. The Loss to the Taxman of this Crook moving his Wealth and Interests will be HUGE. And people want to vote Burnham PM?? INTERESTING NOTE: WHITAKER SIGNED AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE 20% AFFORDABLE HOUSING AS PART OF THE DEVELOPMENT. Then found Multiple Scams to provide less than 1% Affordable Housing BURNHAM NEVER INTERVENED JUST KEPT ALLOCATING LOANS. Burnham’s Magic Cash Tree.

How it’s started. How it’s going.