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
No 10 not aware of Lord Doyle’s links to paedophile before peerage – minister
Sir Keir Starmer’s former spin doctor had the Labour whip removed over his ties to a paedophile councillor.
11 Feb 2026
Politics
Starmer ‘taking responsibility’, minister insists as PM set to face mutinous MPs
Morgan McSweeney quit as the PM’s chief of staff on Sunday.
9 Feb 2026
Politics8 Feb 2026
Morgan McSweeney steps down as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff
The Prime Minister’s longtime aide has resigned as he appeared to take the blame for the ‘wrong’ decision to appoint Peter Mandelson.
Politics
Mandelson should hand back payoff after sacking over Epstein link, minister says
Pat McFadden said the disgraced former ambassador to the US should return the money or give it to charity.
8 Feb 2026
Politics5 Feb 2026
PM ‘sorry for believing Mandelson’s lies’
Sir Keir Starmer said he shared the ‘anger and frustration’ of colleagues about the saga but vowed to continue as Prime Minister.
Politics
Starmer’s premiership safe, minister says despite growing anger over Mandelson
Steve Reed argued the Prime Minister was lied to by the peer about the extent of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
5 Feb 2026
Politics
Starmer to warn of communities’ decline in bid to move on from Mandelson scandal
The Prime Minister will say ‘Britain has been undermined by political neglect’.
5 Feb 2026
Politics
Starmer to warn of communities’ decline in bid to move on from Mandelson scandal
The Prime Minister will try to focus attention on his Government’s work to curb the cost of living and revamp high streets.
4 Feb 2026
Politics
Starmer’s appointment of Mandelson under spotlight as criminal probe launched
The Tories will use a parliamentary tactic to demand the publication of all papers related to the vetting of Peter Mandelson for the ambassadorship.
4 Feb 2026
Politics
World has failed Sudan sexual violence survivors, Yvette Cooper says
£20 million in new UK funding will help improve frontline services for victims.
3 Feb 2026
Politics
Downing Street leaves door open to Xi Jinping UK visit
The Government is seeking to strengthen relations with China, whose president’s last state visit to Britain was in 2015.
29 Jan 2026
Politics
Trump backed Chagos deal after review by US intelligence agencies – Keir Starmer
The Prime Minister insisted his deal to hand over the islands to Mauritius had the US president’s blessing, despite his subsequent criticism.
28 Jan 2026
Politics
Starmer should apologise to Iraq veterans ‘harassed through courts’ – Badenoch
The Prime Minister worked on a human rights claim that paved the way for fresh inquiries into deaths in Iraq, it has been reported.
28 Jan 2026
Politics
Keir Starmer and Danish PM discuss ‘vital steps’ towards Arctic security
Mette Frederiksen thanked the Prime Minister for the UK’s support during a ‘difficult time’ for her country.
22 Jan 2026
Politics21 Jan 2026
Farage broke MPs' code over £91,200 from London-based gold dealer
Rival political parties accused the Reform UK leader of ‘lining his pockets’ instead of serving his constituents
Politics
Spying, oppression and secret rooms: Security concerns over China’s new embassy
Opponents have argued Beijing’s mega-embassy could become an espionage hub.
20 Jan 2026
Politics
US speaker seeks to ‘calm the waters’ on UK trip amid Trump Greenland threats
Mike Johnson said he agreed with Sir Keir Starmer’s approach of finding a resolution through dialogue.
20 Jan 2026
Politics
Legislation to ban non-consensual sexual images signed amid Grok AI backlash
It will be illegal to create or request deepfake intimate images of adults without consent from February 6.
15 Jan 2026
Business News
Pubs will get the support they need, vows Keir Starmer
The climbdown from a Budget decision comes after the sector raised concerns over increasing business rates.
14 Jan 2026
Business News
Rachel Reeves confirms pubs will get ‘more temporary support’
It follows pressure from landlords and industry groups over a major hike in business rates.
14 Jan 2026