David Lynch
Politics
Starmer’s authority shaken by defence secretary’s exit over military funding
John Healey was joined in his exit from Government by armed forces minister Al Carns and two parliamentary aides, heaping pressure on Sir Keir.
By David Lynch
12 Jun 2026
Politics
Home Secretary to scrap guaranteed asylum support in major shake-up
Shabana Mahmood will lay out a series of reforms to the asylum system in the House of Commons on Monday.
By David Lynch
16 Nov 2025
Politics
Nigel Farage is ‘incarnation of Enoch Powell’s politics’, says minister
Business Secretary Peter Kyle hit out at the leader of Reform UK while speaking at the Co-operative Party conference.
By David Lynch
15 Nov 2025
Business News
Chancellor abandons planned income tax hike because of improved forecasts
The PA news agency understands the strength of tax receipts has improved the numbers from the OBR, allowing for the U-turn.
By David Lynch
14 Nov 2025
Business News
Government borrowing costs rise in wake of income tax U-turn speculation
Reports that the Chancellor has scrapped her plans to raise income tax at the Budget has sparked a sell-off in UK Government bonds.
By David Lynch
14 Nov 2025
Politics
Reeves not ‘playing fast and loose with people’s money’ amid tax U-turn reports
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy would not be drawn into speculation that Ms Reeves has abandoned plans for the manifesto-breaking tax hike.
By David Lynch
14 Nov 2025
Business News
No-fault evictions to be banned from May, Government announces
Ministers will begin to roll out new renters’ rights protections including an end to bidding wars between prospective tenants.
By David Lynch
14 Nov 2025
Politics
PM prepared to ‘get rid’ of those responsible for briefing war, Miliband signals
Ed Miliband suggested that Sir Keir would sack anyone found to be responsible for the briefings, as the PM faces pressure to overhaul his No 10.
By David Lynch
13 Nov 2025
Politics
Keir Starmer to face PMQs amid claims of potential challenge to his leadership
The Prime Minister will face MPs after a briefing war emerged on Tuesday night in an attempt to see off supposed challenges to his authority.
By David Lynch
12 Nov 2025
Politics
Streeting denies plot to oust Starmer amid reports of potential coup
Sir Keir Starmer’s loyalists within Downing Street are said to fear his job could be under threat, according to several news outlets.
By David Lynch
11 Nov 2025
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Government to reconsider compensation for Waspi women
It was announced last year that women born in the 1950s who were affected by the increase in the pension age would not be compensated
Politics
Call for clarity on releases in error as prisoner mistakenly counted as at large
Robert Jenrick said he would ask David Lammy to make clear how many prisoners have been accidentally released and how many are still at large.
By David Lynch
10 Nov 2025
Politics
Prisoner was mistakenly counted among those at large after early release
Over the weekend, it was reported that a total of four offenders had been released in error, with two released in June this year, and two in 2024.
By David Lynch
10 Nov 2025
Politics
One of four prisoners at large is now back in custody
Over the weekend, it emerged that a total of four offenders freed in error – two released in June this year, and two in 2024 – remained at large.
By David Lynch
10 Nov 2025
Politics
Starmer said to be facing plots to oust him, as Labour welcomes back rebel MPs
The new intake of Labour parliamentarians are among those said to be discussing the mechanics of a future coup, according to reports.
By David Lynch
8 Nov 2025
Politics
Tories call for Starmer to face ethics scrutiny over football regulator
The Prime Minister should face further scrutiny over donations he received from David Kogan, who will chair the new football watchdog, they said.
By David Lynch
7 Nov 2025
Politics
Four Labour MPs suspended for rebelling on welfare have the whip restored
Neil Duncan-Jordan, Chris Hinchliff, Brian Leishman, and Rachael Maskell will no longer sit as independents in the Commons.
By David Lynch
7 Nov 2025
Politics
Labour urges Badenoch to reveal if she intervened in Greensill probe
Kemi Badenoch has been accused by the Australian financier Lex Greensill of restructuring an inquiry into his activities, according to reports.
By David Lynch
7 Nov 2025
Politics
Prisoner manhunt continues as Lammy faces slew of questions
Police are trying to track down two inmates released in the last week from HMP Wandsworth.
By David Lynch
6 Nov 2025
Politics
Lammy ‘not informed of key details’ when questioned about prisoner release error
The Ministry of Justice has defended David Lammy, after he failed to answer questions about the mistaken release of Brahim Kaddour-Cherif.
By David Lynch
5 Nov 2025
Politics
Reform UK takes aim at pensions overhaul during pitch to business chiefs
Deputy leader Richard Tice said he wanted to emulate the ‘Big Bang’ the City experienced in the 1980s with a ‘big reform’.
By David Lynch
5 Nov 2025