National Security Crackdown: Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the UK will designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and two other groups as national security threats under the National Security (State Threats) Act, making support or assistance a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years once Parliament approves. Parliament & Voting Reform: Sir Keir Starmer’s Representation of the People Bill is delayed until after summer recess, with speculation Andy Burnham could reshape parts of it, including election rules and possible measures affecting social media during campaigns. Immigration Bill Ahead of Burnham: Burnham is expected to back Shabana Mahmood’s immigration changes, including extending the route to indefinite leave to remain and plans to enable deportation of a grooming gang ringleader. Counter-Terror Lead on Ann Widdecombe: Counter-terrorism police have taken over the murder investigation of former MP Ann Widdecombe after “new information and evidence,” with the suspect re-arrested on terrorism-related suspicion. Iran-Linked Attacks Claim: The government links arson and vandalism on Jewish sites to an Iran-backed proxy group, the Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right (IMCR), and says the IRGC Quds Force likely directed attacks. Local Government Shake-up: Lancashire braces for a major council overhaul, with ministers expected to decide how many new authorities replace the current 15 councils from 2028.