David Lynch
Politics
Fear of being called racist meant authorities did not stop tragedies – Badenoch
The Conservative leader said her party would seek to abolish a duty for teachers, nurses and police officers to consider equalities law.
By David Lynch
9 Jun 2026
Politics
Kemi Badenoch agrees with Idris Elba that Bond should not be ‘woke’
‘It is for the writers and the people who own the rights to make that decision,’ the Conservative leader said.
By David Lynch
9 Jun 2026
Politics
Badenoch to call for public sector equality rules to be scrapped
It comes just a week after a political row broke out over whether the police response to the murder of Henry Nowak was influenced by equality law.
By David Lynch
8 Jun 2026
Politics
Zelensky weighs in on Reform UK councils lowering Ukrainian flags
Some Reform-run councils have lowered the Ukrainian flag from their civic buildings which were hoisted in response to Russia’s 2022 invasion.
By David Lynch
8 Jun 2026
Politics
Blueprint for defence spending will be a ‘step up’, Starmer vows amid delay
The Defence Investment Plan will be published before the Nato summit in Turkey, beginning on July 7, the Prime Minister said.
By David Lynch
5 Jun 2026
Politics
Starmer still confident in Darren Jones after leaked Mandelson messages revealed
Mr Jones also appeared to criticise Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Jonathan Reynolds and Angela Rayner.
By David Lynch
4 Jun 2026
Politics
Nigel Farage defends his response to Henry Nowak murder amid criticism from PM
The Reform UK leader has been accused by his political opponents of stoking tension with his remarks.
By David Lynch
4 Jun 2026
Politics
Briton jailed in India tells Foreign Secretary he is ‘stuck in broken country’
Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, was arrested by Indian authorities in 2017 just weeks after his wedding, and has been detained there ever since.
By David Lynch
3 Jun 2026
UK
Jenrick defends Reform UK’s response to Henry Nowak murder case
Sir Keir Starmer condemned the Reform leader at Prime Minister’s Questions for responding to the 18-year-old’s murder with an ‘appeal for rage’.
By David Lynch
3 Jun 2026
UK
Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger dies aged 62
Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to the man who led the agency between 2014 and 2020.
By David Lynch
3 Jun 2026
Politics
Starmer to face PMQs after Mandelson files release lay bare splits in Government
The Prime Minister’s weekly appearance in the Commons will be the first opportunity MPs have to grill him about the content of the Mandelson files.
By David Lynch
3 Jun 2026
Politics
Raising concerns over Gaza war like ‘hitting brick wall’, Streeting says
The claim comes after WhatsApp messages revealed Lord Mandelson had accused Mr Streeting of being ‘hysterical’ about the war.
By David Lynch
2 Jun 2026
Politics
Mandelson said Government would never regret ambassador appointment, files show
Documents relating to Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to give the prestigious Washington job to Lord Mandelson were released on Monday afternoon.
By David Lynch
1 Jun 2026
Politics
Mandelson files to be published on Monday afternoon, Downing Street says
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said the publication of the files would be an ‘unprecedented piece of Government transparency’.
By David Lynch
1 Jun 2026
Politics
Britain helped to seize Russian tanker in international waters, Macron says
The Tagor, a sanctioned tanker, was boarded by the French navy on Sunday in international waters, French President Emmanuel Macron said.
By David Lynch
1 Jun 2026
Politics
London mayor slams plan for north of England Olympics bid
Spokesperson for Sir Sadiq hits out at the plans, saying it would be a ‘missed opportunity’ to exclude London from a future bid
By David Lynch
18 May 2026
Politics
Starmer’s Government returns to Westminster amid leadership rivals’ Brexit row
Reform UK, which is the second placed party in Makerfield, plans to make hay out of Mr Burnham’s historic support for rejoining the EU.
By David Lynch
18 May 2026
Politics
‘Gold plating’ HS2 resulted in railway’s woes, major report due to say
A report will criticise the ‘original sins’ in the decision-making behind the multibillion-pound rail project.
By David Lynch
17 May 2026
Politics
‘Personal decision’ for Starmer whether he wants to stand against rivals – Nandy
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said it is up to the Prime Minister whether he wants to take the ‘next fight forwards’.
By David Lynch
17 May 2026
Politics
Who are the senior Labour figures vying to replace Sir Keir Starmer?
Here the Press Association looks at the possible candidates should a Labour leadership contest be triggered.
By David Lynch
17 May 2026
Politics
Labour woman leader ‘long overdue’, Lisa Nandy says
Culture Secretary shows annoyance that those jostling to oust Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are all men
By David Lynch
17 May 2026