David Hughes
UK
Appeals for calm as social media stokes tensions after Belfast attack
A Sudanese man who was given leave to remain in the UK until 2028 has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
By David Hughes
9 Jun 2026
Politics
Brown says Starmer leadership crisis is ‘serious’ but PM is ‘man of integrity’
Former prime minister Gordon Brown said he felt ‘shocked, sad, angry betrayed, let down’ by Lord Mandelson’s alleged actions in his government.
By David Hughes
7 Feb 2026
Politics
Lib Dems suspend Lord Rennard and launch new sexual harassment investigation
The party’s former chief executive was subjected to investigations into the claims more than a decade ago.
By David Hughes
7 Feb 2026
Politics
What next for embattled Starmer after Mandelson scandal?
Sir Keir Starmer’s grip on power looks increasingly shaky after the latest revelations about Peter Mandelson led to questions on his judgment.
By David Hughes
6 Feb 2026
Politics
Starmer facing Labour unrest over Mandelson scandal
Sir Keir Starmer accused Lord Mandelson of betraying the country over his links with Jeffrey Epstein.
By David Hughes
4 Feb 2026
Politics
Starmer: Mandelson lied over ambassador job and has betrayed the nation
Lord Mandelson has quit the House of Lords, been thrown out of the Privy Council and faces a police investigation over his links with Jeffrey Epstein.
By David Hughes
4 Feb 2026
Politics
Peter Mandelson ‘betrayed our country’, Starmer tells MPs
The Prime Minister said he had spoken to the King to have Lord Mandelson removed from the Privy Council.
By David Hughes
4 Feb 2026
Politics
Mandelson’s US job appointment details set for release amid Epstein fallout
Under Tory pressure, the Government has agreed to release papers on Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US.
By David Hughes
4 Feb 2026
Politics
Mandelson quits Lords over Epstein scandal
Lord Mandelson had faced legislation being drawn up to remove him from the House of Lords.
By David Hughes
3 Feb 2026
Politics
Mandelson: ‘lapse of judgment’ to accept Epstein money for osteopathy course
Pressure is mounting on the Government to strip Lord Mandelson of his peerage over allegations that he passed information to Jeffrey Epstein.
By David Hughes
3 Feb 2026
Politics
Pressure mounts on Mandelson to quit Lords over Epstein links
Documents released by the US Department of Justice indicate Epstein was sent details of internal discussions from the heart of the UK government.
By David Hughes
2 Feb 2026
Politics
Starmer: Mandelson ‘should not be a member of the House of Lords’
Downing Street said the Prime Minister does not have the power to strip Lord Mandelson of his peerage.
By David Hughes
2 Feb 2026
Politics
Starmer faces calls to strip Mandelson of his peerage
Former ambassador to the US Lord Mandelson resigned his membership of the Labour Party after the latest release of Epstein documents.
By David Hughes
2 Feb 2026
Politics
Starmer hints at comeback for ‘fantastic’ Rayner
Angela Rayner resigned as deputy prime minister and deputy Labour leader after it emerged she failed to pay the right tax on a flat purchase.
By David Hughes
2 Feb 2026
Politics
MPs hit by China sanctions say easing measures on them but not others ‘wrong’
Sir Keir Starmer announced that the sanctions would be lifted following talks with Xi Jinping during his trip to China.
By David Hughes
30 Jan 2026
Politics
Chinese sanctions on UK MPs and peers lifted after Starmer’s talks with Xi
The lifting of the restrictions, which included a ban on travel to China, was promised by the Chinese president in his talks with the Prime Minister.
By David Hughes
30 Jan 2026
Politics
Sanctioned parliamentarians warn Starmer against deal with China
The group of sanctioned MPs and peers said they should not be used as a bargaining chip to ease restrictions on Chinese officials.
By David Hughes
30 Jan 2026
Politics
UK condemns ‘brutal’ Iranian regime as Donald Trump sends armada to region
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy criticised Iran’s regime but declined to commit to banning the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
By David Hughes
28 Jan 2026
Business News
Trump’s man in London warns clean energy deal will not meet UK’s needs
US ambassador to the UK Warren Stephens said the UK should take advantage of North Sea oil and gas reserves.
By David Hughes
27 Jan 2026
Politics
Starmer defends Labour move to block Burnham from running in by-election
The Prime Minister insisted the ‘battle of our times’ was between Labour and Reform rather than within his own party.
By David Hughes
26 Jan 2026
Politics
Trump remarks about British troops ‘insulting and appalling’, Starmer says
Mr Trump suggested in an interview with Fox News that Nato allied troops ‘stayed a little off the front lines’ in Afghanistan.
By David Hughes
23 Jan 2026