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
Politics
Starmer tells MPs ‘isolationism’ will not solve cost-of-living crisis
His remarks appeared to be an effort to justify time spent on international affairs.
12 Jan 2026
Politics
Sexualised images created by Grok ‘weapons of abuse’ – Kendall
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall told MPs that creating non-consensual intimate images will become a criminal offence from this week.
12 Jan 2026
Politics
Technology Secretary threatens to block UK access to X over Grok deepfakes
Ofcom said it was undertaking an ‘expedited assessment’ after X and XAi responded to its urgent contact on Monday.
9 Jan 2026
Politics
Government says changes to Grok ‘insulting’ and urges Ofcom to update ‘in days’
X has faced a backlash after reports that users of its AI chatbot had prompted it to create sexualised images of people, including children.
9 Jan 2026
Tech
No 10: Grok changes ‘insulting’ and make deepfake creation a ‘premium service’
The changes to Grok come after regulator Ofcom said it made ‘urgent contact’ with X.
9 Jan 2026
Politics
Starmer ‘reiterates’ Greenland position with Danish PM and speaks again to Trump
The PM has spoken to Denmark’s leader and US President Donald Trump.
8 Jan 2026
Politics
Starmer and European allies ‘will not stop defending’ Greenland amid US threat
US president Donald Trump has said taking over Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, is vital for his country’s national security.
6 Jan 2026
Politics
Cooper says she raised international law with US over Venezuela
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper addressed the Commons after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro entered a not guilty plea in court in New York.
6 Jan 2026
Politics29 Dec 2025
Trump says Ukraine peace deal ‘closer than ever’ after Zelensky talks
US president says deal ‘95% complete’ but two leaders acknowledge there are still ‘thorny issues’ remaining
Politics
Starmer faces calls to strip UK citizenship from Egyptian activist
Posts have emerged dating back to 2010 in which the activist appears to call for violence towards Zionists and the police.
29 Dec 2025
Politics28 Dec 2025
Trump says Putin ‘serious’ about peace as he welcomes Zelensky
The Ukrainian leader is meeting the US president in Florida.
Politics28 Dec 2025
Deport Egyptian activist over ‘death of Zionists’ social media posts
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called for dual-national Alaa Abd El-Fattah to be stripped of his UK citizenship
Politics28 Dec 2025
Zelensky arrives in Florida for Trump talks to secure Ukraine peace
The US President said prior to the meeting he had had a ‘good and very productive’ call with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Politics
Backlash grows over Egyptian activist’s social media posts after return to UK
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has faced criticism for celebrating the return of Alaa Abd El-Fattah on Boxing Day.
28 Dec 2025
Politics
Starmer criticised for celebrating democracy activist’s return from Egypt
Alaa Abd El-Fattah was released from an Egyptian prison in September after receiving a presidential pardon.
28 Dec 2025
Politics
Angola and Namibia agree to take back illegal migrants after visa ban threat
The Home Office previously said the countries had frustrated efforts to remove thousands of illegal migrants and criminals.
28 Dec 2025
Politics28 Dec 2025
Trump and Zelensky to meet in Florida for talks on ending Ukraine war
The Ukrainian leader is seeking security guarantees and the resolution of territorial issues.
Politics
Starmer ‘very happy’ with Cabinet and sticking to EU ‘red lines’ – No 10
The response came after Wes Streeting appeared to back joining a customs union with Brussels.
22 Dec 2025
Politics
Alexander: Review could examine Iran’s influence on Scottish independence debate
The independent review of foreign financial interference is being launched after a former MEP was jailed for taking Russian bribes.
17 Dec 2025
Politics
Ukraine war at ‘major moment’ but allies must keep pressure up on Putin – Healey
The Defence Secretary was speaking at a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group.
16 Dec 2025