Sophie Wingate

Politics

Keir Starmer to meet family of murdered student Henry Nowak

The Prime Minister has urged politicians to heed the family’s calls ‘not to use his case to whip up division’.
4 Jun 2026
Politics

UK tracked three Russian submarines in North Atlantic for a month, Healey says

It comes amid ‘increased Russian activity in the Atlantic’, the Defence Secretary said.
9 Apr 2026
Politics

Keir Starmer condemns ‘reckless’ Iranian attack on Kuwaiti oil refinery

Tehran fired drones and missiles at targets across the Middle East overnight as the war nears the end of its fifth week.
3 Apr 2026
Politics

Safety initiative right but depressing, says sister of murdered MP Jo Cox

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater told the Press Association civility in public life was in a worse state than when her sister was killed 10 years ago.
3 Apr 2026
Politics

Cooper: Iran to face ‘every diplomatic, economic measure’ over Strait of Hormuz

The Foreign Secretary condemned Tehran for ‘seeking to hijack the global economy’ with its attacks on oil shipping.
2 Apr 2026
Politics

Farage sacks Reform housing spokesman over ‘everyone dies’ Grenfell remark

Simon Dudley said the deadly blaze was a ‘tragedy’, but that ‘everyone dies in the end’.
2 Apr 2026
Business News

April to bring price hikes as Keir Starmer touts measures to ease cost of living

The Prime Minister pointed to a 7% drop in the price most households pay for energy from Wednesday.
31 Mar 2026
Politics

It would be a mistake to cancel King’s visit to the US, ambassador to UK says

Warren Stephens argued it would be wrong to call off the trip, which has not yet been officially announced.
26 Mar 2026
Politics

Ed Davey dismisses threat from ‘dangerous’ Greens at local elections

The Lib Dem leader said some voters drawn to Jeremy Corbyn-style policies may opt for Zack Polanski’s party.
24 Mar 2026
Politics

Polanski calls for UK to replace ‘failing’ budget rules with ‘fiscal referees’

The Green leader gave his biggest policy speech since he took the party’s reins.
18 Mar 2026
Politics

Government doubles down on Mahmood’s migration reforms after Rayner criticism

Ministers will push ahead with controversial plans to double the time it takes for migrants to be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain.
18 Mar 2026
Politics

No 10 declines to commit to immigration reform after Rayner criticism

The former deputy prime minister said changes to indefinite leave to remain for people already living in Britain would be a ‘breach of trust’.
18 Mar 2026
Sir Keir Starmer visit to Belfast
Politics

Starmer admits Mandelson his 'mistake' as No10 denies cover up

The Prime Minister faced media questions for the first time since the release of Government material related to the disgraced peer.

12 Mar 2026
Politics

Peter Mandelson’s £75,000 payout after sacking was ‘value for money’ – minister

Nick Thomas-Symonds argued the peer should donate the money to charity.
12 Mar 2026
Business News

Trade disruption from Iran war ‘not good for the British economy’, Reeves says

The Chancellor called for rapid de-escalation of the conflict to protect the UK economy.
11 Mar 2026
Business News

Reeves: ‘Valid’ to say national insurance hike should not have happened

However, the Chancellor insisted the move announced in 2024 was needed to put money into public services.
11 Mar 2026
Tech

Digital ID build will not be outsourced to private firm, says minister

The responsibility for the design, build and running of it will be within Government, according to Darren Jones.
10 Mar 2026
Politics

Nigel Farage vows to reverse fuel duty increase in Reform petrol station stunt

The party said it would slash net zero initiatives to save £13 billion a year.
10 Mar 2026
Politics

Extra British fighter jets will deploy to Middle East, Keir Starmer announces

The Prime Minister also told a Downing Street press conference that a delayed Government-chartered flight from Oman had taken off.
5 Mar 2026
Politics

Starmer to update on Middle East war as Defence Secretary travels to Cyprus

Britain has been facing criticism for failing to have enough military assets in the Middle East region.
5 Mar 2026