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
UK
Ex-Labour MP Alice Mahon dies aged 85
The former MP for Halifax was an outspoken critic of Sir Tony Blair and the war in Iraq.
By Gavin Cordon
30 Dec 2022
Politics
Tony Blair wanted Vladimir Putin to be at international ‘top table’
Papers released to the National Archives in Kew show Blair wanted to encourage Putin to adopt western values
By Gavin Cordon
30 Dec 2022
UK
Ministers will not be ‘held to ransom’ by unions, says Wallace
The Defence Secretary said there is ‘no magic wand’ to produce the money to fund above-inflation pay awards
By Gavin Cordon
29 Dec 2022
Politics
Russia must face long-term consequences for Ukraine, says Wallace
The Defence Secretary said the UK will continue to provide support to the government in Kyiv.
By Gavin Cordon
29 Dec 2022
Politics
Ukraine marks ‘sea change’ in use of secret intelligence says spy chief
GCHQ director Sir Jeremy Fleming said release of details of Russia’s military build-up helped counter Moscow’s narrative.
By Gavin Cordon
29 Dec 2022
UK
Barclay accuses unions of choosing to ‘inflict harm’ on patients
Health Secretary urged the public to take ‘extra care’ as 25,000 ambulance staff walk out in one-day strike.
By Gavin Cordon
21 Dec 2022
Business News
Barclay urges public to ‘take extra care’ as ambulance crews walk out
The Health Secretary said the unions’ action is ‘deeply regrettable’ but his ‘number one priority’ is patient safety.
By Gavin Cordon
21 Dec 2022
Politics
Sunak refuses to commit to Commons timetable for Bill of Rights
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said the legislation to replace the Human Rights Act is ‘ready to go’.
By Gavin Cordon
20 Dec 2022
Politics
Brussels extends Northern Ireland ‘grace period’ for animal medicines
European Commission vice-president says veterinary medicines may continue to be bought from the rest of the UK until December 2025.
By Gavin Cordon
19 Dec 2022
Politics
Truss kept gift of hat but turned down jewellery from Ukraine’s first lady
Transparency returns show the former prime minister did not undertake any taxpayer-funded entertaining at Chequers.
By Gavin Cordon
15 Dec 2022
Politics
King’s Speech to be delayed until the autumn
No 10 said the current parliamentary session was being extended to ensure the Government could get through its legislative programme.
By Gavin Cordon
15 Dec 2022
UK
Police forces in line for below-inflation funding increase
The Home Office said the proposed £287 million cash increase will enable forces to maintain additional officers they have recruited.
By Gavin Cordon
14 Dec 2022
UK
Met chief ‘would love to ignore’ protestors who disrupt motorways
Sir Mark Rowley said he is deeply concerned about the impact of Just Stop Oil demonstrations on policing in London.
By Gavin Cordon
14 Dec 2022
Politics
Military has just 40 paramedics qualified to work in NHS
The Government is preparing to deploy troops to cover for striking ambulance staff.
By Gavin Cordon
13 Dec 2022
Politics
Braverman vows to do ‘whatever it takes’ to tackle migrant crisis in Channel
The Home Secretary signalled her support for a report calling for the immediate detention of asylum seekers arriving in the UK illegally.
By Gavin Cordon
5 Dec 2022
Politics
Labour must abolish ‘indefensible’ House of Lords, says Gordon Brown
The party to unveil its blueprint for reform as Sir Keir Starmer hints scrapping the upper chamber may have to wait for a second term for Labour.
By Gavin Cordon
5 Dec 2022
Politics
MPs to examine issues surrounding law on assisted dying
Commons Health and Care Committee chairman Steve Brine said MPs would approach the issue with ‘compassion and an open mind’.
By Gavin Cordon
5 Dec 2022
Health
Ministers to overhaul NHS pension rules to encourage doctors to work on
Government officials said changes will remove financial penalties for senior clinicians who want to carry on working.
By Gavin Cordon
5 Dec 2022
Business News
Troops on stand-by as ministers prepare for strikes across public services
Tory Party chairman Nadim Zahawi sparked union anger when he said industrial action was ‘exactly what Putin wants to see’.
By Gavin Cordon
4 Dec 2022
Business News
Military on stand-by as ministers prepare for wave of strikes
Troops have been training to cover as firefighters and ambulance crews in the event of industrial action.
By Gavin Cordon
4 Dec 2022