Latest UK Headlines Today: Daily Mail

Welcome to your daily news digest, a roundup of UK's latest headlines from the Daily Mail. Dive into today's top stories, covering politics, crime, entertainment, and more. Let's kickstart with the political turmoil unfolding in Westminster.

In a day of high drama at the House of Commons, Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced a crucial vote on his proposed suspension of Parliament, with opponents accusing him of thwarting scrutiny ahead of Brexit. The Supreme Court, however, ruled the suspension unlawful, deeming it a 'political gesture' rather than a constitutional necessity.

Brexit chaos deepens as Parliament returns

The court's decision has thrown the Government's Brexit plans into disarray, with Parliament set to reconvene immediately. Speakers and MPs alike have been schedules to work through the weekend, aiming to pass legislation to block a no-deal exit on October 31.

Johnson, however, remains unmoved, insisting that Brexit will happen on the set date, with or without a deal. "The people who hired me and who I work for are the people of this country," he said, "They want us to get on and do it."

Defiance in the cabinet

Johnson's stance has sparked rebelliion within his own party, with former Justice Secretary David Gauke confirming he would defy a three-line whip and vote against a no-deal Brexit. They join Rebel Alliance MPs, who havealready announced measures to prohibit a no-deal exit.

Meanwhile, Johnson's pleas for a snap election to 'break the logjam' have been rebuffed by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who refuses to support an election until no-deal Brexit is ruled out.

Johnson govt. under investigation

Adding to Johnson's woes, the High Court is set to consider whether to take MI5 and Police Scotland to task over allegations that former Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe received and failed to act on warnings about the now-disgraced Tory MP, Sir Jeffrey Archer.

The UK's most senior counter-terrorism officer, Neil Basu, is facing calls to resign over the matter, with many questioning how Archer managed to evade scrutiny despite allegations of sexual abuse dating back decades.

Murder convictions quashed after suspect's confessions proven false

In a shocking turn of events, the Court of Appeal has quashed the convictions of two people, Vincentnés and his son, who served 15 years for a triple murder they did not commit. The pair were wrongfully convicted after a accomplice, John Osley, confessed to the crime.

Osley, who has since died, fabricated the evidence, confusing and intimidating police into believing he was involved. The miscarriage of justice has raised questions about the police's reliance on confessions, with the case deemed one of the most significant miscarriages of justice in recent British history.

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