Hundreds of Met Police officers announced that they would give up carrying their weapons after a policeman was charged with murder for shooting and killing a young black man a year ago — army expresses its readiness to replace them if necessary.

British prime minister Rishi Sunak says victims of grooming gangs have been ignored because of political correctness and cultural sensitivities.

The UK is now ruled by the descendants of its former colonies, from India Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman and from Pakistan Humza Yousaf, Sadiq Khan and Anas Sarwar.

A damning report has found institutional racism and misogyny within the Metropolitan Police, suggesting the force could be broken up if it fails to improve.

The UK government is seeking to introduce a law saying people who arrive in the UK illegally will not be able to claim asylum.