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
All of Rishi Sunak’s leadership campaign pledges now under review
Downing Street said the PM is considering whether promises made over the summer are still ‘deliverable’
By Gavin Cordon
2 Nov 2022
Politics
Tories will find it ‘extremely difficult’ to win election, says polling expert
Prof Sir John Curtice said the Conservatives are still a long way behind Labour despite some recovery under Rishi Sunak.
By Gavin Cordon
2 Nov 2022
Politics
Jeremy Hunt plots tax rises to fill £50 billion black hole
Resolution Foundation said the Chancellor and Prime Minister face ‘unpalatable’ choices in the Autumn Statement
By Gavin Cordon
1 Nov 2022
Politics
Suella Braverman says she will fix UK’s ‘broken’ asylum system
The Home Secretary has been accused of inflaming the crisis after describing the influx of migrant boats crossing the Channel as an ‘invasion’.
By Gavin Cordon
1 Nov 2022
Business News
Badenoch calls for green investment to ‘future-proof’ UK economy
The International Trade Secretary said new technologies to combat climate change will create jobs and deliver energy security.
By Gavin Cordon
1 Nov 2022
Politics
Suella Braverman says she has dealt ‘transparently’ with email breach
The Home Secretary accused opposition parties of ‘playing political parlour games’ in an attempt to get rid of her.
By Gavin Cordon
31 Oct 2022
Politics
LGBT fans will be safe at Qatar World Cup, says Zahawi
The Tory Party chairman said fans should not have to compromise on their sexuality after the Foreign Secretary urged them to show ‘a bit of flex’.
By Gavin Cordon
27 Oct 2022
Politics
UK critical infrastructure at risk from climate change, say MPs
A parliamentary inquiry accuses ministers of a ‘severe dereliction of duty’ in failing to prepare for extreme weather events.
By Gavin Cordon
27 Oct 2022
Politics
Re-appointed Wallace has said military spending must rise
The Defence Secretary said he will work with the PM to deliver a ‘safe and prosperous’ UK.
By Gavin Cordon
25 Oct 2022
Politics
Gove returns to Cabinet after sacking by Johnson
Rishi Sunak appoints the Tory veteran as the Levelling Up Secretary in his new Government.
By Gavin Cordon
25 Oct 2022
Politics
Sunak’s address to the nation: what it means
The new Prime Minister spoke on the steps of Downing Street after accepting an invitation from the King to form a new Government.
By Gavin Cordon
25 Oct 2022
Politics
Defiant Truss defends her tax-cutting agenda
In a final address on the steps of Downing Street, the outgoing PM said the country needs ‘bold’ action to deliver economic growth.
By Gavin Cordon
25 Oct 2022
Politics
Tory MPs to make their choice for leader after Johnson withdraws
Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt face off in the race for No 10 after ex-PM said it is ‘not the right time’ for him to stand.
By Gavin Cordon
24 Oct 2022
Politics
Boris Johnson pulls out of race for 10 Downing Street
The former prime minister admitted he cannot unite the warring Conservative Party.
By Gavin Cordon
23 Oct 2022
Politics
Johnson’s team claims he has the numbers to get on the ballot paper
Rival camps react with suspicion in the absence of a formal declaration from the ex-PM that he is standing.
By Gavin Cordon
23 Oct 2022
Politics
Wallace warns Moscow against Ukraine escalation
The Defence Secretary spoke to his Russian counterpart to discuss the conflict.
By Gavin Cordon
23 Oct 2022
Politics
Mordaunt throws her hat in the ring in the race for No 10
The Commons Leader has indicated that Jeremy Hunt will stay on as Chancellor if she wins.
By Gavin Cordon
21 Oct 2022
Business News
New PM to decide on Hunt’s Halloween budget plan
The Chancellor is due to set out his plan to get the public finances back on track on October 31.
By Gavin Cordon
21 Oct 2022
Politics
Truss urged to turn down £115,000 ex-PM’s allowance
The Lib Dems said it will be ‘unconscionable’ if she claimed the payments after such a short time in office
By Gavin Cordon
20 Oct 2022
Politics
UK-US co-operation will remain strong, says Biden
The US president thanked Liz Truss for her partnership over the war in Ukraine.
By Gavin Cordon
20 Oct 2022