David Hughes
Politics
Starmer insists he will not walk away after defence resignations
The Prime Minister’s authority has been further damaged by a row over defence funding.
By David Hughes
12 Jun 2026
Politics
Streeting row focuses attention on ‘toxic’ No 10 and Starmer’s leadership
Sir Keir Starmer was forced to condemn briefing against his Cabinet after reports about a possible Wes Streeting coup.
By David Hughes
12 Nov 2025
Celebrity News
Starmer: BBC needs to ‘get their house in order’ as Trump ramps up legal threat
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he believed in a ‘strong and independent’ BBC as the broadcaster faced action from the US President.
By David Hughes
12 Nov 2025
Politics
Starmer condemns ‘unacceptable’ attack on Streeting amid leadership row
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called for heads to roll in No 10 over suggestions he was plotting to oust Sir Keir Starmer.
By David Hughes
12 Nov 2025
Celebrity News
Nandy sets out plans for BBC charter review in wake of Trump crisis
The Culture Secretary addressed the matter in the House of Commons.
By David Hughes
11 Nov 2025
Politics10 Nov 2025
Labour's flagship manifesto pledge on tax to be axed, signals Reeves
The Chancellor said sticking to Labour’s manifesto commitments would mean ‘deep cuts’ to capital spending, something she indicated she will not do
Politics
Manhunt continues for wrongly released prisoner as pressure mounts on Lammy
Police are still looking for Brahim Kaddour-Cherif who was mistakenly set free from HMP Wandsworth.
By David Hughes
7 Nov 2025
Politics
Prisoner hands himself in after three days, as manhunt continues for migrant
Billy Smith, 35, handed himself back in after he was mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth.
By David Hughes
6 Nov 2025
Politics
Prison governors in crisis talks as hunt continues for wrongly released inmates
Justice minister Alex Davies-Jones said she was furious about the situation.
By David Hughes
6 Nov 2025
Business News
Rachel Reeves warned not to rely on business taxes to fill Budget black hole
The Confederation of British Industry said the Government ‘cannot pull the business tax lever once again to balance the books’.
By David Hughes
6 Nov 2025
Business News
Brexit and austerity still causing ‘major problems’ for economy – Phillipson
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson’s comments came after Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepared the ground for tax hikes in her November 26 Budget.
By David Hughes
5 Nov 2025
Business News
Reeves puts country on notice for tax hikes as ‘each of us must do our bit’
In a pre-Budget speech, Rachel Reeves said: ‘If we are to build the future of Britain together, we will all have to contribute to that effort.’
By David Hughes
4 Nov 2025
Politics
Reeves prepares for tax rises in Budget as global and domestic pressures bite
The Chancellor suggested ‘we will all have to contribute’ to building a new future for Britain.
By David Hughes
4 Nov 2025
Politics
Prosecution chief to be quizzed in Parliament over collapse of China spying case
Director of public prosecutions Stephen Parkinson and securocrat Matt Collins will be questioned by MPs and peers.
By David Hughes
27 Oct 2025
Business News
Rachel Reeves heads to Saudi Arabia in search of economic growth
The Chancellor will attend the Future Investment Initiative event and push for progress on a trade deal with the Gulf bloc.
By David Hughes
26 Oct 2025
Politics
Tories urge peers to back last-ditch changes to workers’ rights Bill
Shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith pleaded with peers ahead of votes on Tuesday.
By David Hughes
26 Oct 2025
Politics
Starmer set for Turkey visit to discuss fighter jets deal
The Prime Minister will visit Ankara on Monday, the Turkish government said.
By David Hughes
26 Oct 2025
Politics
Streeting hits out at ‘racist’ comments by Reform’s Pochin
Reform UK’s Sarah Pochin complained about adverts ‘full of black people’.
By David Hughes
26 Oct 2025
Politics
Streeting: Government will not be ‘held to ransom’ by striking doctors
Resident doctors in England are to strike for five days in November.
By David Hughes
26 Oct 2025
Business News
Reeves heads into Budget with public finances in challenging state – Streeting
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the economy was not ‘out of the woods yet’ ahead of Rachel Reeves’ November 26 Budget.
By David Hughes
26 Oct 2025
Politics
Streeting: Labour needs to counter ‘growing sense of despair’ and deliver
The Health Secretary said the party must demonstrate it is delivering the change it promised at the general election.
By David Hughes
26 Oct 2025