Clacton Byelection Watch: Nigel Farage’s snap contest is underway in eastern England, with mainstream parties boycotting and leaving Reform leader Farage facing his most visible rival, the satirical “Count Binface” in a race branded a stunt. Parliament & Governance: The English Language Bill debate kicked off in committee, with MPs challenging the bill’s title for lacking clarity. Public Accountability: The UK Statistics Authority says defence-spending claims by Whitehall bodies and the Wales Office were “incorrect and misleading,” after MPs flagged the way figures were presented. Justice & Diplomacy: Myanmar’s ex-ambassador to the UK, Kyaw Zwar Minn, pleaded not guilty to trespass at Myanmar House, arguing the post-coup authorities were illegitimate. Devolution & Security: A row over a Chinese-owned wind turbine factory in the Highlands is framed as a national security test versus job creation. Health & Work: Nurses report collapsing in extreme heat amid “inhumane” conditions, as drought and disruption warnings grow. International Appointments: Andy Burnham has appointed Indian-origin strategist Gautam Rangarajan as an expert adviser at 10 Downing Street. Road Crime: An official review says victims of criminal driving feel “forgotten,” citing delays, poor communication and weak sentencing outcomes.