The chancellor previously admitted to mistakenly breaching local council housing rules by failing to obtain a rental licence for her family home.

Graham Moore, a losing candidate in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election in May, has launched a legal challenge against the result.

Justin Madders said the ‘exploitative model’ should no longer be accepted by councils as part of planning applications.

Republic has launched a crowdfuding appeal to raise £50,000 for its legal action, and has already been donated almost £7,000.

Waste management firm Biffa is suing the Scottish Government for £51.4 million, following the decision to delay the proposed scheme.

The Government has recommended teachers receive a 6.5% pay increase spread over the next three years, as unions warn the proposals are “extremely disappointing” and could make teacher shortages worse.

Julie Hambleton, whose sister Maxine lost her life in the 1974 attacks, said it was a ‘disgraceful’ way to treat grieving families.