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PM to host Zelensky and leaders of France and Germany for No 10 talks
The so-called E3 group of nations meeting the Ukrainian leader are some of Kyiv’s staunchest allies.
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Press Association Political Staff
7 Jun 2026
Politics
Yvette Cooper vows to continue raising Jimmy Lai case with Chinese government
The Foreign Secretary was asked by reporters about the pro-democracy campaigner’s detention during her two-day trip to China.
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Press Association Political Staff
3 Jun 2026
Politics
Cooper accuses Tories of China ‘withdrawal’ and rejects Blair criticism
The Foreign Secretary accused opponents of ‘cancel culture’ foreign policy as she defended the Labour Government’s warming relations with Beijing.
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Press Association Political Staff
2 Jun 2026
Politics
Andy Burnham accuses Tony Blair of failing to understand modern politics
The ex-Labour leader called for his party to champion the ‘radical centre’, warning it is ‘playing with fire’ over the UK’s future.
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Press Association Political Staff
27 May 2026
Politics
Minister rejects Blair’s triple lock warning as ex-PM calls for ‘coherent plan’
Dan Tomlinson said ‘things have moved on’ since the ex-Labour leader was in No 10.
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Press Association Political Staff
27 May 2026
Politics
Late Queen was ‘very keen’ Andrew had ‘prominent role’ promoting UK interests
The memo was released as part of a trove of files into Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy.
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Press Association Political Staff
21 May 2026
Business News
VAT slashed to 5% on summer attractions in Chancellor’s cost-of-living plan
Rachel Reeves said the cut would apply to ticket prices for fairs, theme parks, zoos and museums across the UK from June 25 to September 1.
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Press Association Political Staff
21 May 2026
Politics
Starmer to face Commons grilling as Streeting plans resignation speech
Sir Keir will take questions from MPs while ex-cabinet minister Wes Streeting is expected to make a resignation speech.
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Press Association Political Staff
20 May 2026
Politics
Healey warns Labour must ‘get serious’ as leadership row puts ‘credibility at stake’
The Defence Secretary urged colleagues to ‘get serious’ and put Britain’s security before politics.
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Press Association Political Staff
19 May 2026
Politics
Britons asked for views on uniting UK as Javid warns country ‘in peril’
Sir Sajid Javid was speaking at the launch of a new research project asking people for their views on what unites the country.
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Press Association Political Staff
18 May 2026
Politics
Rayner ‘cleared by HMRC over tax affairs’ amid uncertainty over Starmer’s future
The Prime Minister’s former deputy did not rule out running in any Labour leadership race but said she would not ‘trigger’ a contest.
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Press Association Political Staff
14 May 2026
Politics
Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in Streeting despite leadership challenge talk
The Health Secretary is said to have told allies he is preparing to quit Government on Thursday.
By
Press Association Political Staff
13 May 2026
Politics
Wes Streeting ‘preparing to resign’ on Thursday after talks with PM
The Cabinet minister confronted the Prime Minister in Downing Street over the crisis engulfing Labour before the King’s Speech on Wednesday.
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Press Association Political Staff
13 May 2026
Politics
Starmer leadership in peril as ‘Cabinet ministers tell him to consider position’
Dozens of MPs have demanded the Prime Minister stand down.
By
Press Association Political Staff
12 May 2026
Politics
More than 50 Labour MPs call for Sir Keir Starmer to resign
Sir Keir’s speech failed to quell demands from discontented backbenchers that he quit or set out a timetable for his departure.
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Press Association Political Staff
11 May 2026
Politics
MP backs down from Labour leadership bid as Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong
Catherine West had previously said she would challenge Sir Keir for the party leadership as early as Monday afternoon.
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Press Association Political Staff
11 May 2026
Politics
Starmer vows to prove ‘doubters’ wrong after local election drubbing
Describing the election results as ‘tough’, he told an audience in central London: ‘I get it, I feel it, and I take responsibility.’
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Press Association Political Staff
11 May 2026
Politics
Starmer refuses to shift ‘left or right’ amid pressure over electoral mauling
The Prime Minister said responding to ‘tough’ results would mean ‘being assertive in our values’ and ‘unifying rather than dividing’.
By
Press Association Political Staff
9 May 2026
Politics
PM to urge ‘whole of society’ response to antisemitism
Sir Keir Starmer will warn everyone has a responsibility to stand with Jewish communities.
By
Press Association Political Staff
5 May 2026
Politics
Keir Starmer does not deny No 10 considered giving Lord Doyle diplomatic job
The Prime Minister said there were ‘often conversations about other roles’ when staff leave roles ‘in any organisation’.
By
Press Association Political Staff
22 Apr 2026
Politics
Key points: Olly Robbins gives evidence on Lord Mandelson vetting scandal
The sacked civil servant was answering questions at the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee.
By
Press Association Political Staff
21 Apr 2026
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