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
Sir Keir Starmer: from ‘lefty lawyer’ to the UK’s new prime minister
The new Prime Minister remains something of an unknown quantity.
By Gavin Cordon
5 Jul 2024
Politics5 Jul 2024
Profile: Who is Rishi Sunak?
At 44, Rishi Sunak has just left Downing Street after serving as prime minister for nearly two years. We look at how he got there and what he might do next
Politics
How the General Election campaign unfolded
It is six weeks since Rishi Sunak announced he was calling the election.
By Gavin Cordon
4 Jul 2024
Politics
Highs and lows of 14 years of Conservative rule
After five prime ministers, a Labour election triumph would end a decade-and-a-half of the Tories in power.
By Gavin Cordon
4 Jul 2024
Politics
Election campaign day 42: Tories heading for record defeat, says minister
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said Labour is on course for the biggest majority in electoral history.
By Gavin Cordon
3 Jul 2024
Politics
Election campaign day 41: Reform hit by second defection over ‘racism’ in ranks
The party’s Richard Tice accused the Tories of planting ‘Trojan horse candidates’ as another one joined the Conservatives.
By Gavin Cordon
2 Jul 2024
Politics
Election campaign day 40: Sunak fights to the bitter end
The Prime Minister insisted he has not given up hope of a return to No 10 after polling day on Thursday.
By Gavin Cordon
1 Jul 2024
Politics
Election campaign day 36: Met to probe gamblegate claims
Scotland Yard has revealed that seven of its officers are under investigation for bets placed on the election date
By Gavin Cordon
27 Jun 2024
Politics
Election campaign day 35: Tory says bets by politicians may have to be banned
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride has said he does not know the extent of the Gambling Commission probe.
By Gavin Cordon
26 Jun 2024
Politics
Election campaign day 34: Tories pull support for ‘gamblegate’ candidates
The Gambling Commission has passed information on five more police officers to Scotland Yard.
By Gavin Cordon
25 Jun 2024
Politics
Election campaign day 33: Sunak and Starmer rapped for spending pledges
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned of tax rises or service cuts to come after the election.
By Gavin Cordon
24 Jun 2024
Politics
Election campaign day 28: Price pressures ease but is it too late for Tories?
The Bank of England is expected to leave interest rates on hold despite the latest fall in inflation.
By Gavin Cordon
19 Jun 2024
Politics
Election campaign day 27: Boris Johnson enters the fray
Rishi Sunak hailed the return of the former prime minister, saying it will ‘make a difference’ in the run-up to polling day
By Gavin Cordon
18 Jun 2024
Politics
Election campaign day 26: Nigel Farage's 'contract' with voters
The Reform UK leader wants to establish a ‘bridgehead’ in the new parliament
By Gavin Cordon
17 Jun 2024
Politics
Profile: Who is Sir Ed Davey?
Disclosures over his role as minister amid the Post Office horizon IT scandal have led to calls from Tory MPs for the Lib Dem leader to stand down.
By Gavin Cordon
15 Jun 2024
Politics
Election campaign day 22: Starmer lays out his blueprint for power
Labour has published its General Election manifesto.
By Gavin Cordon
13 Jun 2024
Politics
Election campaign day 21: The Tories press the panic button
Rishi Sunak denies he is conceding defeat after Grant Shapps warned of a Labour ‘supermajority’ on July 4
By Gavin Cordon
12 Jun 2024
Politics
Q&A: What are the chances of a Labour ‘supermajority’?
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has warned that the Tories face a historic defeat at the polls on July 4.
By Gavin Cordon
12 Jun 2024
Politics
The Tory manifesto: can Rishi Sunak turn around the party’s fortunes?
The PM has unveiled his plan for government if he is returned to No 10.
By Gavin Cordon
11 Jun 2024
Politics
Election campaign day 20: Sunak’s big manifesto launch
The Prime Minister unveiled the Conservatives’ programme for government if they are returned on July 4.
By Gavin Cordon
11 Jun 2024