Christopher McKeon
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Dan Jarvis, the ‘steely-eyed messenger of death’ in charge of Britain’s defence
From Special Forces combat to desert marathons, the new Defence Secretary shows he is no stranger to a challenge.
12 Jun 2026
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PM insists ‘injustice will have no place to hide’ in grooming gangs inquiry
Sir Keir Starmer responded to criticism at Prime Minister’s Questions.
22 Oct 2025
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Minister apologises to victims over handling of grooming gangs inquiry
Emma Reynolds insisted the Government is committed to delivering justice.
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Johnson insists there had been planning for Covid school closures
The former prime minister is giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
21 Oct 2025
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‘Homicidal’ Johnson considered sacking Williamson over 2020 exam results fiasco
The Department for Education was forced into a U-turn after its algorithm intended to prevent grade inflation saw 40% of predicted results downgraded.
21 Oct 2025
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Ministers must ‘grip’ grooming inquiry after two survivors quit panel – Jenrick
Robert Jenrick also suggested that the inquiry should be chaired by a senior judge with experience of family and criminal law.
21 Oct 2025
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Starmer will attend Cop30 climate summit in Brazil, says Downing Street
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said the move was part of efforts to restore the UK as ‘a global leader for climate action and green growth’.
20 Oct 2025
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UK rejects claims of ‘commitments’ over proposed Chinese embassy
Beijing has threatened ‘consequences’ if ministers reject planning permission for the new embassy in London.
17 Oct 2025
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Left-leaning Greens and Independents back ban on Israeli football fans
The Green Party’s deputy leader suggested a sporting boycott of Israel was needed, similar to that implemented against apartheid South Africa.
17 Oct 2025
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Starmer orders review of antisemitism in NHS as part of wider crackdown
The Prime Minister said the review would be led by the Government’s independent adviser on antisemitism Lord John Mann.
16 Oct 2025
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UK ends Gaza surveillance flights after return of hostages
Defence Secretary John Healey said he was ‘proud of the UK’s efforts to support the safe return of the hostages’.
16 Oct 2025
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Reeves faces Budget ‘groundhog day’ without bold action, says IFS
The think tank said it expects the Chancellor will need to find at least £22 billion next month.
16 Oct 2025
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Chinese businessmen ‘built London property empire from romance scam'
Chen Zhi and Qiu Wei Ren have had assets frozen including 19 London properties after they were added to UK sanctions list
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Healey pledges ‘support’ for probe into soldier’s alleged murder of Kenyan woman
Agnes Wanjiru’s body was found in a septic tank near the British Army’s training base in Nanyuki, Kenya, in 2012.
14 Oct 2025
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Tories seek to keep up pressure over collapse of Chinese spying case
The director of public prosecutions has been asked if the case could be resumed if the Government declares Beijing is a threat to national security.
14 Oct 2025
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Budget must be ‘line in the sand’ after first year’s mistakes, says Powell
Labour deputy leadership hopeful Lucy Powell said it should give ‘a clear articulation of the core purpose of the Labour Government’.
14 Oct 2025
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Chancellor urged not to raise taxes on ‘drained’ businesses in Budget
The British Chambers of Commerce urged a reform of business rates.
13 Oct 2025
Politics
MI5 tells politicians: ‘You are a potential target’
MI5’s National Protective Security Authority issued the warning to MPs, peers, councillors, candidates and parliamentary staff.
13 Oct 2025
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Badenoch vows to abolish stamp duty as she closes Tory conference
She pledged a ‘golden rule’ on her budget plans, spending only half of any savings made through spending cuts, with the rest to reduce the deficit.
8 Oct 2025
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Tories are only party that can meet ‘test of our generation’, says Badenoch
The Tory leader is delivering her closing address to the party conference.
8 Oct 2025
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Badenoch to pledge doubling of apprenticeship budget and cut in degree numbers
The Tory leader will pledge to reintroduce caps on student numbers in every subject area.
7 Oct 2025