Sophie Wingate
Politics
Starmer vows to end ‘system failing our kids’ ahead of expected social media ban
The public consultation on the issue, which closed on May 26, received about 116,000 responses, making it the second-largest in history.
15 Jun 2026
Politics
Election campaign day 10: Sunak pokes Abbott wound as Starmer seeks to move on
Both leaders launched their parties’ battle buses as campaigning entered its second weekend.
1 Jun 2024
Music
Keir Starmer brushes off D:Ream song snub: ‘We’re not in 1997’
The pop group behind New Labour’s 1997 anthem Things Will Only Get Better said they would not allow Sir Keir to use the track at this election.
1 Jun 2024
Politics
‘You wait then three come in a row’ – Starmer compares buses to Tory defections
The Labour leader was launching the party’s campaign battle bus in Uxbridge.
1 Jun 2024
Politics
Election campaign day nine: Starmer gives Abbott green light to stand
The Labour leader declares the veteran left-winger ‘free’ to stand after the days-long row overshadowed his campaign.
31 May 2024
Politics
Former Tory MP Julian Knight to stand as Independent in election
He lost the Tory whip in 2022 as police investigated sexual assault allegations against him.
31 May 2024
Politics
Starmer distances himself from Rayner and Sarwar in row over Abbott
The Labour leader reiterated that ‘no decision has been taken’ on whether Diane Abbott will stand again for his party.
31 May 2024
Politics
Labour attacks Tories for ‘allowing soldier numbers to slump below their target’
Army numbers have fallen to below 73,000 for the first time, Government statistics revealed.
30 May 2024
Politics30 May 2024
Former Tory MP Mark Logan quits party to back Labour at election
Logan, who represented Bolton North East for the Conservatives, said a government led by Sir Keir Starmer was ‘going to be better for the UK’.
Politics30 May 2024
Sunak challenged over partygate by man whose mum died during pandemic
The Prime Minister apologised for ‘what was going on in Downing Street’ and then highlighted his role in implementing furlough.
Politics
Angela Rayner felt her ‘wings had been clipped’ by police probe into house row
The deputy Labour leader declared ‘I’m back’ on the campaign trail after police said they would take no further action.
30 May 2024
Politics
Labour would not spend foreign aid budget on asylum hotels – Starmer
The Home Office took £3 billion of the foreign aid budget last year as it sought to recoup the cost of housing migrants.
30 May 2024
Politics
Labour vows to ‘take back town centres from thugs and thieves’
Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper has criticised the Tories’ legacy on law and order as she repeated her pledge put more police on the beat.
29 May 2024
Politics
Rishi Sunak urged to deselect Liz Truss over appearance on ‘far-right’ platform
The former prime minister was interviewed for a show on Lotus Eaters, set up by a commentator who suggested he might ‘rape’ an MP.
29 May 2024
Politics29 May 2024
Sunak urged to deselect Truss over appearance on ‘far-right’ platform
The former prime minister was interviewed for a show on Lotus Eaters, set up by a commentator who suggested he might ‘rape’ an MP
Politics
Keir Starmer does not rule out working with ‘reasonable’ ex-mayor Andy Street
The Tory former West Midlands mayor has hinted he would be open to a political role away from the Commons.
29 May 2024
Politics
What to expect on the General Election campaign trail on Wednesday
Rishi Sunak vows to shut down ‘rip-off degrees’ while Labour details plans to tackle NHS backlogs.
29 May 2024
Politics29 May 2024
Sunak vows to axe ‘rip-off degrees’ as Starmer sets sights on NHS
The Prime Minister has promised to replace the worst-performing university courses with 100,000 more apprenticeships
Politics
Geraint Davies says he is ‘unable’ to stand for Labour because of suspension
Labour withdrew the whip from Geraint Davies over allegations of sexual harassment made in June last year.
28 May 2024
Politics
Rishi Sunak vows to replace ‘rip-off’ degrees with 100,000 more apprenticeships
A new law would give the universities watchdog powers to shut down courses deemed underperforming under the Tories’ plan.
28 May 2024
Politics
Labour vows to send teams into hospitals to set up evening and weekend clinics
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to cut treatment backlogs, which currently stand at 7.54 million.
28 May 2024