Rhiannon James
Politics
Member of British Army dies in training accident in Iraq
Defence Secretary John Healey said the family have been informed
1 Jun 2026
Politics
Government ‘fully committed’ to releasing Mandelson files amid further reports
It comes after Parliament’s intelligence watchdog accused the Government of withholding certain documents.
28 May 2026
Politics
Keir Starmer insists no lifting of Russian oil sanctions following criticism
A trade licence which allows for the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries came into effect on Wednesday.
20 May 2026
Business News
MPs reject Tory bid to issue new oil and gas licences
In the King’s Speech, the Government reiterated its manifesto commitment not to issue new licences to explore new fields.
20 May 2026
Politics
Ministers accused of putting ‘obstacles’ in way of truth over Mandelson files
MPs ordered the publication of documents relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador earlier this year.
19 May 2026
Politics
How would Andy Burnham become prime minister?
He is currently the Mayor of Manchester, and does not have a seat in Parliament, therefore the route to the top could be tricky.
12 May 2026
Politics
Polling stations open at start of crucial day for Keir Starmer’s premiership
Labour MPs are reportedly moving to oust the Prime Minister in the wake of the results.
7 May 2026
Politics
Keir Starmer faces judgment day as millions head to polling stations
The Prime Minister has acknowledged the elections will be ‘a challenge’ but in a final plea to voters he urged them to ‘choose unity over division’.
7 May 2026
Politics
Starmer ‘squandered’ political capital saving his skin over Mandelson – Badenoch
A bid to launch an inquiry into claims the PM misled Parliament over the Peter Mandelson affair was defeated by MPs.
29 Apr 2026
Politics
Inquiry under way into Lord Mandelson vetting leak, MPs told
Sir Olly Robbins said it was deeply worrying that the story was given to The Guardian.
21 Apr 2026
Politics
Inquiry under way into Lord Mandelson vetting leak, says No 10
Sir Olly Robbins said it was deeply worrying that the story was given to The Guardian.
21 Apr 2026
Politics
Keir Starmer to face further scrutiny over Peter Mandelson in emergency debate
The Prime Minister told the Commons he would not have appointed Lord Mandelson if he had known the peer had failed vetting checks.
20 Apr 2026
Politics
MPs to hold emergency debate on accountability relating to Mandelson appointment
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said it is ‘a matter of national security’.
20 Apr 2026
Politics
Starmer says he disagrees with former Nato chief’s ‘corrosive complacency’ claim
Lord George Robertson claimed the UK is underprepared for war and ministers are unwilling to make the necessary investment.
15 Apr 2026
Politics10 Apr 2026
Nigel Farage unveils ‘Vote Reform. Get Starmer out’ slogan
The party leader took aim at Sir Keir Starmer, branding him the ‘most unpopular prime minister in living memory’
Politics
Reform would abolish air passenger duty for short-haul family holidays
Nigel Farage described his party’s policy as a ‘Brexit benefit’.
31 Mar 2026
Politics
Russian allegations of spying against diplomat ‘malicious’ and ‘baseless’ – UK
The British diplomat has been ordered to leave the country within two weeks.
30 Mar 2026
Politics
King’s Speech to take place on May 13
A date for the prorogation of Parliament is yet to be set.
26 Mar 2026
Politics
Keir Starmer accused of bailing out those on benefits instead of reducing bills
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch claimed the Prime Minister is at fault for rising energy costs.
25 Mar 2026
Politics
Sir Keir Starmer concerned over Travelodge boss cancelling meeting with MPs
The hotel chain is under fire after a guest was sexually assaulted by a man who had been given a key card to her room.
18 Mar 2026
Politics10 Mar 2026
Controversial plan to reduce jury trials passes major Commons hurdle
A significant number of Labour backbenchers abstained in vote over the reforms which propose to limit the number of jury trials