How the honours system is changing after being too posh

The Democratic Socialists of America released a Bastille Day platform that asks readers to “Imagine the end of capitalism,” proposing changes to the Senate, Supreme Court and presidency and prompting legal and historical debate.

Declining confidence in institutions is pushing voters toward outsider candidates across the political spectrum. Local upsets and national polling suggest a broader shift from establishment politics to disruption.

Lord Timpson has resigned as prisons minister, the BBC reports. He said it was an “honour” to serve and the BBC understands he feels he has achieved all he can in the role.