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Politics
Starmer to meet key rival Streeting amid open revolt in Labour Party
Reports suggest the Health Secretary was backing down from launching an immediate leadership bid.
By
George Thompson
13 May 2026
Money
Capita’s Royal Mail pension scheme contract terminated after failures – minister
The Government will do all it can to ensure continuity of service, Royal Mail pensioners were assured.
By
George Thompson
22 Apr 2026
Politics
Starmer: UK and France to lead mission in Strait of Hormuz when war ends
But US President Donald Trump belittled the efforts of the Nato nations.
By
George Thompson
17 Apr 2026
Politics
Starmer blames Foreign Office over revelations Mandelson failed security vetting
The Prime Minister described the failure to inform him that the Foreign Office had overruled the vetting team was ‘staggering’.
By
George Thompson
17 Apr 2026
Politics
Oil price falls as Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’
The announcement came as Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron led talks in Paris to safeguard the oil and gas shipping route after the Iran war.
By
George Thompson
17 Apr 2026
Politics
Starmer: ‘Unforgivable’ that I was not told Mandelson failed security vetting
Lord Peter Mandelson was appointed as the UK’s ambassador to the US despite failing the security vetting process.
By
George Thompson
17 Apr 2026
Politics
BBC job cuts have had ‘strong effect’ on staff – Lisa Nandy
Up to 2,000 jobs are set to be cut across the corporation.
By
George Thompson
16 Apr 2026
Politics
Sir Keir ‘personally committed’ to bringing in Hillsborough Law
The Prime Minister was speaking on the 37th anniversary of the disaster in which 97 Liverpool football fans died.
By
George Thompson
15 Apr 2026
Politics
UK to host more talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz shipping route
Iran has suggested it wants to charge vessels for passage throught the oil and gas shipping lane.
By
George Thompson
10 Apr 2026
UK
Prime Minister declines to say whether King should meet Epstein victims
The family of Virginia Giuffre and US congressman Ro Khanna have called for Charles to meet victims.
By
George Thompson
1 Apr 2026
Politics
Karl Turner ‘surprised and disappointed’ to have Labour whip suspended
The MP for East Hull said it was ‘clear’ the removal was due to his stance on jury trial reforms.
By
George Thompson
31 Mar 2026
Tech
Tech companies have gone ‘too far’ in prioritising commercial instincts – peer
Lord Nash said social media companies have taken a ‘cavalier approach’, ahead of a second vote on a social media ban for under-16s.
By
George Thompson
25 Mar 2026
Business News
Tory bid to scrap fuel duty increase defeated in the Commons
Prices have been driven up following the US-Israel attacks on Iran.
By
George Thompson
18 Mar 2026
Business News
Tories set to force vote on scrapping fuel duty increase
Oil and gas prices have been driven up as Iran has throttled key shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
By
George Thompson
18 Mar 2026
Politics
PM failed ‘to do his duty’ in appointing Mandelson as US ambassador – Badenoch
The PM repeatedly refused to say whether he had spoken to Lord Mandelson about details relating to his relationship with convicted paedophile Epstein.
By
George Thompson
18 Mar 2026
Politics
David Lammy using victims of rape as ‘cudgel’ to drive court reforms – Labour MP
Charlotte Nichols hit out at the Deputy Prime Minister’s plans to curb access to jury trials.
By
George Thompson
10 Mar 2026
Politics
‘Too many incidents’ at BBC, says minister after racial slur in Baftas broadcast
Lisa Nandy said she was “deeply concerned” by the incident.
By
George Thompson
26 Feb 2026
Politics
Sir Keir dodges calls to release flight logs related to Epstein
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has called for the Government to release all flight logs and documents regarding the paedophile financier.
By
George Thompson
25 Feb 2026
Politics
Starmer takes aim at rivals in final PMQs before Gorton and Denton by-election
Labour faces an uphill fight to retain Gorton and Denton, which is due to go to the polls on Thursday.
By
George Thompson
25 Feb 2026
Politics
Andrew’s place in line of succession must be considered ‘when time is right’
Sir Ed Davey said the monarchy will want to ensure the former prince cannot become king.
By
George Thompson
20 Feb 2026
Politics
PM warns against rise in politics only interested in ‘exploiting social scars’
The speech came amid a torrid week for Sir Keir Starmer.
By
George Thompson
5 Feb 2026
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