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
Starmer knew risks of ‘toxic, hot potato’ Epstein to Mandelson, says ex-mandarin
Sir Philip Barton said there was no substance to allegations the Prime Minister’s former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney had sworn at him.
By David Lynch
28 Apr 2026
Politics
PM hails English values of ‘service, generosity, respect’ on St George’s Day
Sir Keir Starmer also warned against ‘voices both here and abroad’ seeking to divide the country at a Downing Street address.
By David Lynch
23 Apr 2026
Politics
Morgan McSweeney to take questions from MPs amid Lord Mandelson vetting scandal
Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff resigned in February over his part in the peer’s appointment.
By David Lynch
22 Apr 2026
Politics
Starmer says Robbins evidence ‘puts to bed’ claims that he misled MPs
The Prime Minister insisted he did not mislead the Commons over details of Lord Mandelson’s appointment.
By David Lynch
22 Apr 2026
Politics
More important things outside Westminster bubble than Mandelson – Rayner
The former deputy prime minister urged the Government to take ‘bold action’ in service of the British public.
By David Lynch
21 Apr 2026
Politics
Keir Starmer to face second bruising day over Mandelson scandal
MPs are to hold an emergency debate on Lord Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador.
By David Lynch
21 Apr 2026
Politics
Two MPs ejected from Commons for accusing Keir Starmer of ‘lying’ over Mandelson
Lee Anderson and Zarah Sultana were both ordered to leave the chamber by Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle.
By David Lynch
20 Apr 2026
Politics
Starmer faces Commons showdown over Mandelson vetting scandal
Sir Keir Starmer will tell MPs that he did not know Lord Mandelson had failed the initial vetting process and it was ‘unforgivable’ not to tell him.
By David Lynch
20 Apr 2026
Politics
Starmer ‘would not have appointed Mandelson if he was aware of vetting failure’
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said the Prime Minister would not have appointed the peer if he knew UK Security Vetting had not cleared him.
By David Lynch
19 Apr 2026
Politics
Starmer to address MPs on Mandelson vetting as he fights for survival
The Foreign Office has been blamed for clearing the peer in January 2025 to begin as US ambassador
By David Lynch
19 Apr 2026
Politics
No 10 defends Starmer’s case over Mandelson revelations with document release
The memo of a meeting between the country’s most senior civil servants appeared to add credence to the Prime Minister’s defence.
By David Lynch
17 Apr 2026
Politics
Public should be ‘reassured’ by Iran war food shortage preparation – Peter Kyle
The Government’s reasonable worst-case scenario suggests there could be less variety on supermarket shelves should fighting continue unabated.
By David Lynch
16 Apr 2026
Tech
Risks to children on social media ‘can’t go on like this’, PM tells tech bosses
Senior figures from X, Meta, Snap, TikTok, and Google have been called to Downing Street for talks.
By David Lynch
16 Apr 2026
Business News
Starmer insists he is ‘not going to yield’ amid Trump threats to trade deal
The US president suggested the terms of the UK-US trade deal brokered last year ‘can always be changed’ in an interview with Sky News.
By David Lynch
15 Apr 2026
Politics
Poor relationship with Starmer will not overshadow King’s visit, Trump insists
The US president hit out at Sir Keir Starmer and suggested the terms of the UK-US trade deal could be changed.
By David Lynch
15 Apr 2026
Politics
Rachel Reeves hits out at ‘folly’ of Trump’s Iran war amid IMF growth warnings
The IMF has said in its latest forecasts that the war would result in weaker than previously expected UK economic growth.
By David Lynch
14 Apr 2026
Politics
Tory defectors to Reform could be hauled in front of ‘Boriswave’ migration probe
Reform leader Nigel Farage and home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf signalled that their former Tory colleagues could be made to speak at the inquiry.
By David Lynch
13 Apr 2026
Tech
Mapping tech to help crackdown on knife crime as part of £26m funding
A Knife Crime Concentrations Fund will support police to boost operations in knife crime hot spots.
By David Lynch
7 Apr 2026
Politics
Two-child benefit cap comes to an end with aim of lifting 450,000 out of poverty
The Prime Minister said it was one of a number of steps the Government has taken amid an increased focus on cost-of-living pressures.
By David Lynch
5 Apr 2026
Politics
Ministers working with Labour MPs amid migration overhaul concerns – reports
Figures within the Government are reportedly trying to help rebel MPs secure more exemptions from reforms being spearheaded by the Home Secretary.
By David Lynch
5 Apr 2026