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
Business News
Tories call for workers rights Bill to be thrown out as it returns to Commons
The Bill is aimed at bolstering the rights of workers, including by extending a host of protections to workers from the first day they start a job.
By David Lynch
5 Nov 2025
Business News
Government faces questions over tax rises after Reeves warns all must contribute
The Chancellor even faced calls from the Tories to resign if she goes ahead with raising taxes in the November 26 Budget.
By David Lynch
5 Nov 2025
Politics
Wes Streeting warns of NHS staff facing a rising tide of ‘1970s-style racism’
Mr Streeting urged patients not to take out their frustration on staff amid the challenges facing the NHS this winter.
By David Lynch
4 Nov 2025
Politics
‘Faster progress needed’ for Briton who has spent eight years in Indian jail
Jagtar Singh Johal’s wedding ring, confiscated from him when he was arrested in 2017, has gone missing it has been revealed.
By David Lynch
4 Nov 2025
Business News
Tax rises at Budget ‘inevitable’, think tank with close Labour links claims
The Resolution Foundation however suggested there was a way to implement tax rises which ‘boosts confidence in the economy and the public finances’.
By David Lynch
4 Nov 2025
Politics
Minister indicates support for ending ‘luxury car’ leases by benefits claimants
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander suggested she would be ‘comfortable’ with ‘high-end’ vehicles not being available through the Motability scheme.
By David Lynch
3 Nov 2025
Politics
Kemi Badenoch says she is ‘rebuilding’ the Tories as she marks a year as leader
Mrs Badenoch’s first anniversary since taking over as Tory leader is on Sunday, November 2.
By David Lynch
2 Nov 2025
Politics
Timeline of Kemi Badenoch’s leadership of the Conservative Party
Sunday marks a year since Mrs Badenoch became Tory leader.
By David Lynch
2 Nov 2025
Politics
Starmer raised BBC journalist unable to leave Vietnam with visiting leader
The BBC journalist, a Vietnamese national, has been unable to leave the country for several months after travelling there to renew their passport.
By David Lynch
30 Oct 2025
Politics
Reeves need not resign after admitting rental rule break, minister insists
The Prime Minister insisted it was ‘not necessary’ to launch a probe into his Chancellor’s error.
By David Lynch
30 Oct 2025
Politics
Farage urged to apologise to female grooming gang survivors
Reform UK leader suggested the women invited on to the child sexual exploitation inquiry panel were victims of other types of child sexual abuse
By David Lynch
30 Oct 2025
Politics
Sir Keir Starmer rules out probe into Reeves’ rental rule break
The Prime Minister made the decision after consulting his independent ethics adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus.
By David Lynch
30 Oct 2025
Politics
Two disability experts appointed to help lead Government review of major benefit
Sir Stephen Timms suggested disabled people would be placed ‘at the heart’ of the review he is undertaking into personal independent payments.
By David Lynch
30 Oct 2025
Politics
Starmer faces calls for probe after Reeves admits falling foul of rental rules
The Chancellor did not obtain a rental licence when she put her south London home up for rent when she moved into No 11 Downing Street.
By David Lynch
29 Oct 2025
Politics
Tories deny they have thrown out plans to toughen up indefinite leave to remain
Plans to retrospectively remove the settled status are no longer Tory policy, a spokesman suggested on Wednesday.
By David Lynch
29 Oct 2025
Politics
UK strikes deal to more swiftly deport illegal migrants back to Vietnam
The deal is the strongest Vietnam’s government has agreed with another country on migration, Downing Street said.
By David Lynch
29 Oct 2025
Politics
Housing migrants in barracks worth it to quell public anger despite cost – No 10
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman also rejected suggestions the Government had not moved swiftly enough to grasp the migrant crisis.
By David Lynch
28 Oct 2025
Politics
More military bases could be used to house migrants, says defence minister
Luke Pollard appeared to suggest that the cost of moving migrants into the bases could be higher than housing them in hotels.
By David Lynch
28 Oct 2025
Politics
China spy case evidence not strong enough for trial, says prosecutor
Stephen Parkinson, the Director of Public Prosecutions, insisted the failure of the case was not ‘a question of blame’
By David Lynch
27 Oct 2025
Politics
Farage calls for Parliament grooming commission as survivor blasts Government
The Reform leader suggested a joint initiative by both the Commons and Lords could lead to the launch of a special commission into the scandal.
By David Lynch
27 Oct 2025