Press Association Political Staff

Politics

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
13 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.
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.
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.’
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’.
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.

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’.
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.
21 Apr 2026