Labour condemns Nigel Farage after he ducks calls for probe into potential Reform UK links to Russia – UK politics live

Farage says he will not carry out a wider investigation after last week’s sentencing of former Reform UK leader in Wales, Nathan GillWes Streeting, the health secretary, is expected to tell the Commons later today that pre-packaged milkshakes and lattes will be covered by the sugar tax.Currently milk-based drinks are exempt from the sugar tax, but this is due to end in the budget. Streeting is taking questions in the Commons later and, according to a report in the Times, he is expected to confirm the sugar tax extension.The sugar tax, also known as the soft drinks industry levy (SDIL), is a tax on pre-packaged drinks such as those sold in cans and cartons in supermarkets.It applies to manufacturers and was introduced by the Conservative government in 2018 to help drive down obesity, including among children.The point that I think he is making is that – I mean, the situation with