Reform will axe councils’ special needs funding if they win in local elections, Lib Dems claim – live
by Andrew Sparrow (now) and Amy Sedghi (earlier) from on (#6WTZP)
Party's education spokesperson says Farage's comments about doctors over-diagnosing children shows he wants to cut spending
John Swinney, the first minister of Scotland, is attending the funeral of the Pope on Saturday, the Scottish government has announced. In a statement Swinney said:
His Holiness Pope Francis was a voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliation who had a natural ability to connect with people of all ages, nationalities and beliefs.
On behalf of the people of Scotland, I am deeply honoured to attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome to express my sorrow, thanks and deep respect for the compassion, assurance and hope that he brought to so many.
Eating the Tories for breakfast. @Keir_Starmer
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