I am appalled at the shocking scenes and attacks on police vehicles & public transport in Leeds tonight. Disorder of this nature has no place in our society. My thanks go to West Yorkshire police for their response. I am being kept regularly updated.

In response to today’s IT outage which has caused significant global disruption, we have published this statement, including advice on how to defend against phishing attempts 👇 ncsc.gov.uk/news/major-it-…

Devastating news. My heartfelt condolences go to the family and friends of those who have tragically lost their lives.

Barnsley. What a town. I visited for the first yesterday to film a report for tonight’s News at Ten. The centre is full of life, the people we met were warm and welcoming and those moors! In the gaps between the buildings you catch glimpses of stunning countryside. #blownaway

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is delivering a landmark speech from Barnsley today setting out how Britain's system of employment support must be fundamentally reformed: "Getting Britain Working" Read about today's announcements gov.uk/government/new…

Shocking to hear of an attack on a soldier in Kent. My thoughts are with the soldier and his family, who deserve privacy at this difficult time. On behalf of the Government, I wish him a swift recovery.

Democracy is precious - that’s why we will do whatever it takes to defend it. Today the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper chaired a meeting of the Defending Democracy Taskforce. Read my piece on how tackling threats to democracy needs new ways of thinking. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

I am deeply concerned at the very serious incident in Southport. All my thoughts are with the families & loved ones of those affected. I have spoken to the Merseyside Police & Crime Commissioner to convey full support to the police & thanks to the emergency services responding.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's full statement on today's serious incident in Southport.

Criminal violence and thuggery on our streets will not be tolerated. Police forces have my full support in ensuring that those who engage in criminal disorder face the strongest possible penalties.

Criminal disorder and violent thuggery has absolutely no place on our streets and will not be tolerated. The perpetrators will face the full force of the law. Thank you to all those brave Police officers and emergency service workers on duty this w/end.

'I guarantee you will regret taking part in this disorder' Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer addresses the country as violent riots continue across parts of the UK. trib.al/WNHdBwB 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube

“The internet cannot be a haven for those looking to sow division in our communities.” 🗣️Read the statement from Technology Secretary Peter Kyle below:

Put simply: If you engage in violent protests, you will face the full force of the law.

Criminal actions have consequences. Violent rioting could cost you up to 10 years in prison.

Let's be clear: you can’t escape justice. Criminals might think they have got away with violent disorder - they are wrong.

An international operation coordinated by the NCA has resulted in the arrest and extradition of a man believed to be one of the world’s most prolific Russian-speaking cybercrime actors. FULL STORY ➡️ nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/suspected…

This week, Robin Simcox met Dan Jarvis MP to discuss the current extremism threat picture, the new government’s response, and the work being undertaken by the Commission for Countering Extremism.

Our Border Security Command will smash the vile people-smuggling gangs and secure our borders.