David Lynch
Politics
Starmer insists he will stand in any leadership contest, following Burnham win
The Prime Minister is under pressure to hand over power to Mr Burnham, who defied recent trends to increase Labour’s share of the vote in Makerfield.
By David Lynch
19 Jun 2026
Politics
221 MPs call for Britain to recognise Palestinian state amid starvation in Gaza
Ministers have faced growing calls to recognise a Palestinian state immediately amid mounting global anger over the starving population in Gaza.
By David Lynch
25 Jul 2025
Politics
Ministers urged to explain plans which could re-establish Hong Kong extraditions
The move could put at risk dissident Hongkongers who have fled to the UK to avoid recrimination by the Chinese government, a senior Tory warned.
By David Lynch
24 Jul 2025
Business News
Starmer hails ‘historic day’ as Modi visits for signing of UK-India trade deal
Sir Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi met at Chequers for the formal signing of the trade agreement.
By David Lynch
24 Jul 2025
Politics
Starmer and Modi set to agree £6 billion Britain-India trade deal
The agreement will see tariffs on an array of British goods reduced from an average of 15% to 3%
By David Lynch
24 Jul 2025
Politics
Kemi Badenoch plays down prospect of leadership coup after Tory reshuffle
The New Statesman reported that many MPs who backed Mrs Badenoch in the last leadership contest have privately turned on her.
By David Lynch
23 Jul 2025
Politics
Badenoch vows ‘mission of renewal’ as Cleverly returns in Tory reshuffle
The former foreign secretary will shadow Angela Rayner in the housing, communities and local government brief.
By David Lynch
22 Jul 2025
Politics
Cleverly set to return to Tory front bench as shadow housing secretary
Sir James served in the foreign office and as home secretary when the Conservatives were in power.
By David Lynch
22 Jul 2025
Politics
No plans for England tourism tax, No 10 insists, after claims Rayner backed one
The Deputy Prime Minister has reportedly been pushing for councils to be allowed to introduce a tax on tourism in their areas.
By David Lynch
22 Jul 2025
Politics
Israel could face further sanctions if it does not agree Gaza ceasefire – Lammy
Foreign Secretary David Lammy also told broadcasters he feels ‘appalled’ and ‘sickened’ by Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip.
By David Lynch
22 Jul 2025
Politics
Starmer insists ‘lots of housing’ available for both homeless and asylum seekers
The Prime Minister faced questions about the housing crisis as he appeared before a committee of senior MPs.
By David Lynch
21 Jul 2025
Politics
Ukraine’s allies stand at ‘moment of maximum opportunity’ – Healey
The Defence Secretary said the UK and its allies must use Donald Trump’s 50-day ultimatum to Vladimir Putin to start a ’50-day drive’ to arm Ukraine.
By David Lynch
21 Jul 2025
Politics
Ethics Commission launched and ministerial exit pay tightened in standards drive
The Government said the reforms would mean there were ‘stronger rules, fewer quangos and clearer lines of accountability’.
By David Lynch
21 Jul 2025
Business News
Bank of England could cut base rate if jobs market continues to slow – Bailey
Businesses are ‘adjusting employment’ as a result of Rachel Reeves’ decision to raise national insurance contributions for firms, the governor said.
By David Lynch
14 Jul 2025
Politics
Briefings against senior women ministers must stop – Heidi Alexander
The Transport Secretary was asked about comments criticising her female Cabinet colleagues over recent months, amid rumours of a reshuffle at the top
By David Lynch
14 Jul 2025
Business News
Port Talbot moves towards arc furnace future with groundbreaking ceremony
Ministers and Tata chiefs will mark the beginning of construction of the new electric arc furnace with a groundbreaking ceremony.
By David Lynch
14 Jul 2025
Politics
Reeves to launch £500m fund to help vulnerable children
The fund could help tackle challenges such as school absence, mental health issues, addiction and falling into a life of crime.
By David Lynch
13 Jul 2025
Business News
Chancellor guided by ‘fairness’, senior minister says of calls for wealth tax
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander would not directly rule out tax rises in the next budget as she toured the broadcast studios on Sunday morning.
By David Lynch
13 Jul 2025
Business News
Baseline US tariffs on most UK goods ‘here to stay’, Lord Mandelson says
The UK ambassador to the US said Donald Trump should expect a ‘warm reception’ when he visits Britain for his second state visit later this year.
By David Lynch
12 Jul 2025
Politics
Harsher punishments planned for those who intimidate election candidates
The new proposals are aimed at making sure no one is put off standing for office, after a rise in threats against candidates at the general election.
By David Lynch
12 Jul 2025
UK
More migrants cross the channel a day after Macron-Starmer deal
According to the Home Office, some 353 people made the trip across the channel by small boat on Friday.
By David Lynch
12 Jul 2025