Mieka Smiles

Express reporter and Tory councillor Mieka Smiles gives a thumbs down to Keir Starmer's big relaunch.

Express reporter and Conservative councillor Mieka Smiles says that the Deputy Prime Minister's gaffe has highlighted another poorly thought out policy.

A study revealed that without swift action by 2026 the hornet could have been established in up to 66% of the country with the suitable climate.

Without action, the hornet could have been established across a minimum of 1,680 square kilometres (650 square miles) of the UK

Express reporter and Conservative councillor Mieka Smiles warns that the Deputy PM is shooting herself - and her party - in the foot with her new housing plans.

Shocking images from the scene show the top deck of the Stagecoach bus exposed with the roof lying on the road nearby.

COMMENT: Express.co.uk Assistant News Editor and Tory councillor Mieka Smiles says she understands why Labour MPs supported the WASPI campaign, but Rayner should have been more careful.

Total panic has been unleashed at a popular Christmas market in a German city which has reportedly been thrown into chaos after a horror smash.

Videos posted on social media show police swarming to the Christmas market after reports of a car crashing into crowds.

Ms Phillipson floated the idea while stressing that "it's never been more urgent that we grip the teacher recruitment and retention crisis raging in our schools".