Helen Corbett
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
Politics24 Sept 2025
Nigel Farage's claim that migrants are eating swans is dismissed
A Royal Parks spokesperson said ‘we’ve not had any incidents reported to us of people killing or eating swans’
Politics
Farage defends past remarks after Lib Dems say he wants to roll back gun laws
Nigel Farage claimed he had been talking about shooting ranges.
24 Sept 2025
Politics23 Sept 2025
UK and US clash over Palestine as Trump to address UN meeting
US President Donald Trump is expected to address the UN General Assembly around 3pm UK time on Tuesday
Politics
Outgoing MI6 chief Moore does not want to be US ambassador – report
Sir Richard’s name had been floated among potential contenders to take over as the UK’s top diplomat in the US after Lord Mandelson was sacked.
22 Sept 2025
Politics
Government to overturn Lords bid to weaken workers’ rights Bill
The Employment Rights Bill will bring in parental leave from the first day of employment and strengthen statutory sick pay.
15 Sept 2025
Politics
Starmer faces challenging week amid Mandelson fallout and frustrated MPs
It comes as US President Donald Trump is set to arrive for a state visit.
15 Sept 2025
Politics
UK and US agree deal to speed up building of nuclear plants
The Atlantic Partnership for Advanced Nuclear Energy is expected to be signed later this week.
15 Sept 2025
Politics
Tories write to Starmer to demand answers over Mandelson scandal
The Labour grandee was sacked on Thursday over emails that showed he sent supportive messages even as Epstein faced jail for sex offences.
14 Sept 2025
Politics
Farage admits he failed to register US trip to headline Trump fundraiser
MPs are required to register visits abroad that cost more than £300 within 28 days if they are not wholly paid for by the MP or public funds.
14 Sept 2025
Politics
Phillipson urges Labour members to look ahead at launch of deputy leadership bid
The Education Secretary is up against her former Cabinet colleague Lucy Powell for the role.
14 Sept 2025
Politics14 Sept 2025
Starmer: We will not ‘surrender’ flag to be symbol of violence
Scotland Yard said between 110,000 and 150,000 people turned out for the Unite the Kingdom protest
Politics
Mandelson deemed ‘worth the risk’ after checks, Cabinet minister says
The Labour grandee was sacked from his post on Thursday morning.
14 Sept 2025
Politics
Farage urged to disclose who paid for US trip to headline Trump fundraiser
MPs are required to register visits abroad within 28 days.
14 Sept 2025
Politics
Minister says Government ‘straining at the bit’ to control migration
The first flight could be as early as Monday, it is understood.
14 Sept 2025
Politics
Phillipson warns divided Labour cannot win as she vies to become deputy leader
She is running for the post against former Commons leader Lucy Powell.
14 Sept 2025
Politics
Business Secretary pledges steel tariff announcement ‘as soon as possible’
MPs have called for the Government to maximise pressure on the US.
14 Sept 2025
Politics
Mandelson ‘economical with the truth’ over ties to Epstein
The decision to sack Lord Mandelson with immediate effect was taken on Thursday morning and announced shortly afterwards.
14 Sept 2025
Business News
MPs urge maximum pressure on US over tariffs ahead of Donald Trump’s state visit
The Commons Business and Trade Committee also urged the Government to seal a deal on aluminium and pharmaceuticals.
14 Sept 2025
Business News
Citi Group among US finance firms pledging investment into UK before Trump visit
Companies are also committing to ramp up commercial activity between the US and UK in the coming years.
13 Sept 2025
Politics
Phillipson warns divided Labour cannot win as she vies to become deputy leader
She is one of only two candidates to secure enough support from fellow MPs to make it past the first round of nominations.
13 Sept 2025