Gavin Cordon
UK
Meta Ramsay: the spy who could have been MI6’s first female ‘C’
After a 22-year career in intelligence she became a Labour minister in the Lords, helping to steer Scottish devolution.
By Gavin Cordon
29 May 2026
Politics
Tories will take action if police investigate rape claim MP, says Zahawi
The Conservative Party chairman said he has commissioned independent legal advice after allegations were reported to the police.
By Gavin Cordon
4 Dec 2022
UK
Albanians should be barred from claiming asylum in UK, says minister
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick said Albania is a ‘demonstrably safe’ country as he warned overall migration is ‘unsustainable’.
By Gavin Cordon
4 Dec 2022
Politics
Hancock quit as health secretary ‘after colleagues failed to back him’
The former health secretary disclosed that his resignation statement was filmed by Boris Johnson on a mobile phone.
By Gavin Cordon
3 Dec 2022
Politics3 Dec 2022
Liz Truss tried to take ‘Spinal Tap approach’ to running UK, says aide
The former PM always wanted to ‘turn it up to 11’ her chief speech writer has said
Politics
Migration likely to be a problem for ‘years to come’, says minister
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick said they are looking at tightening the rules on student visas to get the numbers down.
By Gavin Cordon
3 Dec 2022
UK3 Dec 2022
We were warned 820,000 could die from Covid, Matt Hancock says
The former health secretary said that when he passed on the warning to the Cabinet the reaction was ‘shrug shrug’
Politics
Putin may use Ukraine peace talks to rearm, warns James Cleverly
The Foreign Secretary said the West should be ‘very, very careful’ if the Russian leader offers talks to end the conflict
By Gavin Cordon
3 Dec 2022
Politics
Tory MP rape claims must be properly investigated, minister says
Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake said it is important to establish the facts after a senior MP was reportedly accused of a series of assaults.
By Gavin Cordon
3 Dec 2022
Politics
Hancock admits ‘failure of leadership’ over affair with assistant
The ex-health secretary said his political judgment was “off” as he had been deeply in love with Gina Coladangelo
By Gavin Cordon
2 Dec 2022
Politics
No 10 urges public sector unions to call off ‘unnecessary’ strikes
Downing Street said ministers are concerned about the impact of multiple strikes over the Christmas period.
By Gavin Cordon
1 Dec 2022
Politics
UK sanctions Russian officials who enlisted criminals to fight in Ukraine
Foreign Secretary James Clevely has announced asset freezes and travel bans against 22 officials.
By Gavin Cordon
30 Nov 2022
Politics
Britain and Ukraine sign digital trade agreement
Officials said the deal will guarantee Ukraine access to UK financial services as it rebuilds its shattered economy.
By Gavin Cordon
30 Nov 2022
Business News
Ministers rebuked for ‘exaggerating’ nurses’ pay rises
The official statistics watchdog said the presentation of data on social media was ‘poor and misleading’.
By Gavin Cordon
29 Nov 2022
UK
Basu condemns ‘horrific’ government rhetoric on migrants
UK most senior police officer of colour has drawn a comparison with Enoch Powell’s ‘rivers of blood’ speech.
By Gavin Cordon
29 Nov 2022
Politics
Cleverly accuses Iran of spreading ‘bloodshed and destruction’
The Foreign Secretary says the regime in Tehran is closer than ever before to acquiring a nuclear weapon.
By Gavin Cordon
18 Nov 2022
Politics
Rees-Mogg criticises budget and refuses to blame Brexit
The ex-business secretary said the Chancellor has taken ‘the easy option’ by increasing taxes
By Gavin Cordon
17 Nov 2022
Politics
Tory MPs demand fuel duty freeze amid warning of a 12p rise in March
The Office for Budget Responsibility estimated fuel duty will increase by 23% next spring under current plans.
By Gavin Cordon
17 Nov 2022
Politics
Anger as key work on new £1.6bn Royal Navy supply vessels goes to Spain
The Ministry of Defence says the agreement will create 1,200 new jobs at UK shipyards including Harland & Wolff in Belfast.
By Gavin Cordon
16 Nov 2022
Politics
Missile hit on Polish village ‘probably’ a Ukrainian accident, president says
Rishi Sunak joined western leaders in condemning the latest Russian barrage against Ukrainian infrastructure.
By Gavin Cordon
16 Nov 2022