But the former Scottish first minister suggested the writer could be subject to ‘more scrutiny’ on such matters.

Nicola Sturgeon has said her “political instinct” is to back a united Ireland. However, the former Scottish first minister insisted the issue of Northern Ireland’s future is for people there to decide ...

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has been granted permission to intervene in legal action over the issue.

Lady Smith said Keil School had sought to protect its reputation, and hailed the ‘fresh prosecutions’ of two former teachers.

Conservative and Reform UK-led authorities have said they were looking at their options to take similar action to Epping Forest District Council.