The US president, 81, said the speculation over the future of his candidacy after his disastrous debate with Donald Trump had been “well-aired for over a week now”. Mr Biden, who triggered panic among his party’s elected officials after he froze on stage during his head-to-head with Trump, said he is “not blind” to concerns about his age – read the full letter here.
Woman’s minister who could not define what a woman is criticised by JK Rowling
JK Rowling has accused Anneliese Dodds of having “nonsensical” views on gender. In a radio interview two years ago Ms Dodds said there are “different definitions legally around what a woman actually is” and, when pressed again, said: “I think it does depend what the context is.”
Ms Dodds was announced as Labour’s new equalities minister on Monday morning. Downing Street also confirmed that Sir Keir Starmer’s new Cabinet will not include a standalone minister for armed forces veterans – follow the latest.
