Today: Kemi Badenoch attacks Andy Burnham at Prime Minister's Questions over benefits spending and promises a £10billion welfare cut, Donald Trump comments on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's planned return to the UK with Archie and Lilibet, Vladimir Putin issues new threats after Britain sends missile blueprints to Ukraine, the Daily Mail names Lucy Letby's alleged doctor boyfriend as Mark Deakin after his death, and Tatler crowns Harrow School as Britain's top private school with Eton College at number 7 and Marlborough College at 12. Your briefing for Thursday 3 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.
(00:00) Today's headlines
(00:27) Kemi Badenoch clashes with Andy Burnham
(01:44) Donald Trump on Harry and Meghan
(02:43) Putin issues new threat to Britain
(03:43) Lucy Letby doctor's identity revealed
(04:34) Tatler's best private schools in Britain
Kemi Badenoch promises £10billion welfare cuts
Kemi Badenoch confronted Andy Burnham at Prime Minister's Questions, labelling him a 'spendthrift people-pleaser' over benefits spending. Burnham replied he would not rule out tax rises at the Budget but wanted the welfare bill reduced. Badenoch pledged to cut £10billion from welfare, including restoring the two-child cap, and to use the savings to boost UK military spending to 3 percent of GDP by 2030.
Donald Trump reacts to Harry and Meghan's UK move
Donald Trump has commented on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's plan to return to Britain with their children Archie and Lilibet, who are set to start school in the UK this autumn. Trump made his views clear when asked about the couple’s extended stay. The move comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's relationship with the Royal Family and their public image in both the US and UK.
Vladimir Putin warns UK after missile deal
Vladimir Putin has renewed threats against Britain after the UK agreed to supply Ukraine with classified blueprints for long-range missiles.
Mark Deakin named as Letby’s doctor boyfriend
Consultant Mark Deakin, a married father of two, has been named as Lucy Letby’s alleged doctor boyfriend after reporting restrictions were lifted. Deakin was sacked from Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool for exchanging messages with Letby about a child she tried to murder. He was found collapsed in his car the day after losing his job, admitted to intensive care, and died nine days later.
Harrow School tops Tatler's private school rankings
Tatler has ranked Harrow School as the best private school in Britain, with King's College School and St Paul's Girls' School following, all based in London. Prince George is set to join Eton College, ranked number 7, where fees are around £63,000 a year. Marlborough College, attended by Kate Middleton, is ranked 12, and Gordonstoun in Scotland, attended by King Charles, is at 15.
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