Helen Corbett

Politics

Starmer says he and Trump ‘get on really well’ as they meet at G7

The Prime Minister told reporters he had a ‘very honest and frank conversation’ with the US president and other G7 leaders at dinner on Monday.
16 Jun 2026
Politics

UK-EU summit date set as Starmer seeks to put ‘Britain at heart of Europe’

Leaders from the UK and the European Union will meet in Brussels on July 22.
16 Jun 2026
Politics

UK unveils new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet as Starmer attends G7

The announcement will bring the number of sanctioned shadow fleet and Russian liquefied natural gas vessels to more than 600.
16 Jun 2026
Politics

Keir Starmer to step up pressure on Russia at G7 with new sanctions

The measures will target Russia’s shadow fleet and the finance networks the country uses to circumvent western sanctions.
16 Jun 2026
Politics

Labour infighting a ‘distraction’ from serious issues, Starmer warns

Andy Burnham, Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election, and Wes Streeting have said they would stand if a leadership challenge is triggered.
5 Jun 2026
Politics

Starmer rejects US ‘two-tier policing’ criticism over Henry Nowak murder

Downing Street dismissed the suggestion, while the Lib Dems labelled it ‘flagrant foreign interference’.
5 Jun 2026
Politics

David Lammy defends Keir Starmer after Andy Burnham vows leadership challenge

The Deputy Prime Minister has become the latest among the PM’s allies senior allies to row behind him.
5 Jun 2026
Politics

Lammy rejects US intervention over Henry Nowak case as ‘caricature’ of policing

It comes amid a political row over the police’s treatment of Mr Nowak, who was handcuffed by officers who ignored his pleas that he had been stabbed.
5 Jun 2026
Tech

Starmer ‘100% behind’ MP suing Elon Musk’s xAI over Grok images

Jess Asato has filed a High Court claim seeking accountability over design choices that allowed the AI tool to create fake images of her.
4 Jun 2026
Politics

Minister Darren Jones told Mandelson he was ‘so sorry’ in undisclosed message

The Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister also appeared to criticise Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Jonathan Reynolds and Angela Rayner.
4 Jun 2026
Politics

Russian ambassador summoned by Foreign Office over Romanian drone incident

Two people were injured when the drone strayed into Romania close to the border with Ukraine.
3 Jun 2026
Politics

Andy Burnham rules out snap general election if he becomes Prime Minister

Mr Burnham is tipped to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if he is successful in winning the Makerfield by-election.
2 Jun 2026
Politics

Starmer to chair Cabinet after Mandelson files lay bare splits

The second tranche of documents released included records of WhatsApp exchanges between Lord Mandelson and Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden.
2 Jun 2026
Politics

Peter Mandelson said No 10 needs ‘revamp’ and ‘infusion of purpose’, files show

He also said the Government would ‘never regret’ appointing him as the UK’s ambassador to the US, in a note to former foreign secretary David Lammy.
1 Jun 2026
Politics

Starmer hails ‘generational uplift’ as he signs defence pact with Poland’s Tusk

The leaders met to formalise a treaty intended to protect British borders, tackle organised crime, and bolster collective defences.
27 May 2026
Politics

Sir Tony Blair says he wants to see Burnham win Makerfield and return as MP

The Greater Manchester Mayor is widely expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if he wins the by-election.
27 May 2026
Politics

Met Police warns of reduced officer numbers after mayor blocks Palantir deal

The force said it was disappointed after Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan blocked the £50 million deal with the technology firm.
21 May 2026
Business News

Government food price caps would be ‘preposterous and idiotic’, say supermarkets

A Government minister denied plans for price caps but confirmed that it is holding talks with supermarkets amid concerns over rising inflation.
20 May 2026
Politics

Cooper warns Hormuz blockade risks sending world ‘sleepwalking into food crisis’

Yvette Cooper told an aid conference in London that the global south was paying the biggest price of the war between Iran and the US and Israel.
19 May 2026
Politics

Pressure on Starmer ramps up as Burnham one step closer to challenge

Labour’s ruling body, the National Executive Committee, has granted Mr Burnham permission to stand in the Makerfield by-election selection process.
16 May 2026
Politics

Labour to include Andy Burnham in candidate selection for Makerfield by-election

If successful, Mr Burnham is widely expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the party leadership.
15 May 2026