Key points
- Keir Starmer launches GB Energy
- Prime minister hits out at 'mess' left by Tories
- Robert Jenrick joins Tory leadership contest
- Tory leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat says he would be prepared to leave the ECHR
- Jon Craig: Starting gun fired on Tory leadership race
- Politics at Jack and Sam's:Keir partners with the King
Panellists bet £50 on whether Rishi Sunak will stay as MP for full term
Rishi Sunak is currently the head of the Conservative Party, in a caretaker role, until his replacement is announced in November.
He has previously said he will stay as the MP for Richmond and Northallerton until the next election.
But Dawn Butler, the Labour MP, does not think the former PM will do.
She bets our other panellist, Nick Ferrari, £50 Mr Sunak will stand down as an MP at some point before the next general election.
The pair shake hands on the wager - pledging the winnings will go to charity.
On the leadership election, Ms Butler says it "doesn't really matter" who takes over - but the race will be "entertaining".
"I'm looking forward to getting some popcorn and just sitting back," she says.
Mr Ferrari reckons the next leader might take up a "Michael Howard role" - and reform the party before being replaced by someone else who could win an election.
Dale Vince call for publicly owned and funded offshore wind
A current Labour donor and former support of Just Stop Oil, Dale Vince has been outspoken on his calls for action on green energy.
Speaking to the Politics Hub, he praises Labour's start in government.
But he calls for Sir Keir Starmer to go further on green energy and offshore wind.
He says: "I hope they go further, actually build the projects ourselves as a nation and own them."
Mr Vince goes on to say that is the way to get "the real benefits from our natural resources", and "keep them for our country in perpetuity".
He says the government has pledged £8bn for offshore energy, and if this is used to borrow like is done in the private sector, around £70bn to £80bn could be raised to invest.
The green campaigner says he backs Labour's plans to build more homes in the UK, as he says Labour are pursuing "green growth".
Asked about the expansion of Heathrow Airport with a third runway, Mr Vince says he hopes it does not get green lit by the government.
The former Just Stop Oil backer then calls for the sentences of the group's protesters to be reviewed, as he thinks them getting around four or five years in prison for blocking the M25 is "overly harsh".
You won't be buying energy from GB Energy
Sarah Jones, the energy minister, has given Sophy a bit more detail about what GB Energy is really about.
The actual role of the body has been somewhat murky since Labour proposed it.
Ms Jones said: "So you won't be buying your energy directly from GB Energy - that is something that a whole different set of companies do.
"Where GB Energy will be, is in the business of generating the energy in the first place."
She adds that the body will do things like study the seabed around the UK - which is owned by the Crown - to provide information for wind farms and the companies that will build them.
Moving onto the wider brief on green policy, Ms Jones is asked about a report last week saying that the UK is not on track to meet the net zero by 2030 policy.
Ms Jones says the government will need to "work really hard to meet these changes" - and says the actions of the previous government have had some impacts.
She highlights how the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 - which was scrapped by the Conservatives.
Ms Jones says reinstating this target straight away would cause issues for automotive companies, and so they can't rush the putting the target back.
Labour 'may be publishing legal advice' on arrest warrant for Netanyahu
One of the topics up for discussion tonight is reporting about tomorrow's deadline for countries to confirm challenges againstInternational Criminal Court's arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
There is a suggestion Sir Keir Starmer might drop the UK's objection to the warrant - launched under the last government.
The deadline to confirm the appeal is tomorrow.
Dawn Butler, the Labour MP, tells Sophy that it's important to get the decision "absolutely correct".
She adds: "I believe that there will be some announcements made, and I also believe that there may be, publishing the legal advice as well."
The MP went on: "I think it is important if there's legal advice that it is published.
"It's important, if there's been any breaches [of law] that that's then tackled.
"And I also think it's important that the ICC ruling isn't actually challenged because we take the rule of law, seriously.
"And I think the prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has said that he does, so I'm hoping that would be the outcome."
Politics Hub under way
Tonight's episode of the Politics Hub with Sophy Ridge is under way.
Follow along with us live.
The guests include Dale Vince, the Labour donor who used to support Just Stop Oil, and energy minister Sarah Jones.
Meanwhile, our panel will include broadcaster Nick Ferrari and Labour MP Dawn Butler.
And Count Binface will be joining us for a special segment during the programme.
WatchPolitics Hub With Sophy Ridgefrom 7pm on Sky channel 501, Virgin channel 602, Freeview channel 233, on theSky News websiteandappor onYouTube.
The powder keg of prisons is now Labour's responsibility
By Serena Barker-Singh, political correspondent
When Labour got into government, they described prisons as a powder keg ready to blow.
Ministers blamed the previous Conservative administration for pushing the prison system almost to breaking point, and they acknowledged something campaigners had been saying for years - the entire system is in crisis.
But now Labour are in government and it is their responsibility to fix the entire justice system. Today, they made their first step.
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood brought legislation to the House of Commons that will allow some prisoners to be released early.
Approved by MPs today and starting from September, it will kickstart Labour's plan to release thousands of non-violent prisoners who have served 40% of their sentences in the hope it frees up spaces for more violent offenders.
The government says certain crimes will be excluded, including those sentenced for serious violent offences of four years or more and all sex offences.
Read Serena's full analysis below:
Mercer says he will not be handing names over to Afghanistan inquiry
Following our earlier reporting of an update from the Afghanistan inquiry, we've now heard from Johnny Mercer himself.
Mr Mercer has been threatened with prison time if he does not hand over the name of former service people he spoke to about the actions of special forces in Afghanistan.
While the inquiry says they have received new information, Mr Mercer says he will not be handing over the names.
He said on social media: "As I have repeatedly stated, it remains entirely inappropriate to name those who confided in me without their consent.
"For the avoidance of doubt: I have not and I will not. I will always assist the inquiry, outside of those parameters.
"This process has placed an unacceptable strain on me and my family. I am no longer a public figure; I will not be commenting further."
Count Binface among guests on Politics Hub tonight
Tonight marks Sophy Ridge's last episode of the Politics Hub before the summer break - although Ali Fortescue will be back tomorrow to present one more edition tomorrow night.
Coming up on today's episode, we'll be speaking to a swathe of people.
This includes Dale Vince, the Labour donor who used to support Just Stop Oil, and energy minister Sarah Jones.
Meanwhile, our panel will include broadcaster Nick Ferrari and Labour MP Dawn Butler.
And Count Binface will be joining us for a special segment at the during the programme.
WatchPolitics Hub With Sophy Ridgefrom 7pm on Sky channel 501, Virgin channel 602, Freeview channel 233, on theSky News websiteandappor onYouTube.
Former veterans minister agrees to help inquiry after initial refusals
We've had an update on Johnny Mercer, the former veteran's minister and MP, and the threat he was under to be jailed.
This was down to his refusal to comply with the wishes of a statutory inquiry - in this case the investigation into the UK's special forces in Afghanistan.
Mr Mercer had previously refused to name service people who had spoken to him.
A deadline for him to comply with the inquiry was today, and a spokesperson for the investigation has now said: "Mr Mercer has provided further information in response to the Section 21 notice and agreed to assist the Inquiry further.
"The inquiry team will be taking this forward.
"For the time being, the chair will not be taking further action in relation to the Section 21 Notice or making further comment."
Dozens of criminals and immigration offenders deported to Vietnam and Timor-Leste
The Home Office has announced that 46 criminals and immigration offenders have been deported to Vietnam and Timor-Leste.
It is the first charter flight to Timor-Leste from the UK for this purpose.
Timor-Leste is a country on the island of Timor, to the north of Australia.
The flight, which left on Wednesday, arrived in Timor-Leste today having stopped over in Vietnam.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: "Today’s flight shows the government is taking quick and decisive action to secure our borders and return those with no right to be here.
"We thank the governments of Vietnam and Timor-Leste for their co-operation, without which this could never have happened.
"Our strong diplomatic bonds with other countries have never been more crucial to our mission to bring order back into the asylum and immigration system, tackling irregular migration, and making sure the rules are properly respected and enforced."
