Ukraine will not ‘silently die’, vows Zelensky ahead of talks at No 10 The meeting comes after a Russian drone strike damaged a storage centre for spent nuclear fuel near Chernobyl. Evening Standard · Jun 7
Keir Starmer insists he wants to fight next election as Andy Burnham vows to 'change Labour' Sir Keir Starmer said he would not ‘walk away’ and intends to fight the next general election Evening Standard · May 18
Starmer will not set timetable to leave No 10 if Burnham wins by-election Sir Keir Starmer said he would not ‘walk away’ and intends to fight the next general election. The Independent UK · May 18
How the Mandelson vetting scandal unfolded after The Independent’s revelation was published The Independent put claims that Peter Mandelson had failed vetting to No 10 seven months ago The Independent UK · Apr 20
Starmer tells social media firms: ‘Things can’t go on like this’ PM demands real world changes in Downing Street meeting with senior figures from Meta, TikTok, Google and X The Guardian - UK · Apr 16
‘Dread ekes out of the walls’: How it feels to work in No 10 during a crisis In this clip from The Independent’s In The Room podcast, hosts Helen and Cleo reflect on their memories of how ominous No 10 can feel when the government is in crisis. The Independent UK · Feb 23
Larry the cat marks 15 years as No 10’s chief mouser The 19-year-old tabby, officially known as the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, often appears outside the Prime Minister’s door. Evening Standard · Feb 15
Fact check: Claim about No 10 staff includes vacant and interim positions The director of communications role is currently vacant, while the chief of staff role is being carried out on an acting basis. Evening Standard · Feb 12
Top civil servant could become third key No 10 departure in days Exclusive: Cabinet secretary Chris Wormald is expected to follow Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allan out the door The Guardian - UK · Feb 9
Starmer will not quit and is upbeat, No 10 says after communications chief quits The Prime Minister’s mood is said to be ‘upbeat’ after Downing Street communications chief Tim Allan announced he would stand down. Evening Standard · Feb 9
Keir Starmer’s communications chief quits to make way for ‘new No 10 team’ Tim Allan’s resignation comes a day after the Prime Minister’s top aide Morgan McSweeney quit his job. Evening Standard · Feb 9
Morgan McSweeney out, what next for Sir Keir Starmer? The exit of the Prime Minister’s closest aide leaves Sir Keir’s position in increased jeopardy. Evening Standard · Feb 9
‘You’d be ashamed to bring someone here’: The struggling billionaire-owned high street that shows Reform’s road to No 10 Newton Aycliffe was meant to be a model town for a fairer postwar Britain. But unaffordable rents on a high street amounting to 0.12% of its property tycoon owner’s holdings have made it a symbol of decline – and a warning for Labour The Guardian - UK · Jan 28
Tony Blair considered building secret bunker under Downing Street in case of terror attack, new files reveal The hugely ambitious programme, codenamed Project George, included plans for a two-storey ‘subterranean suite’ under the No 10 garden The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025 Starmer vows to tackle ‘poison’ of antisemitism in UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was addressing a No 10 Hanukkah reception in the aftermath of the Bondi Beach attack in Australia.
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025 Toxic No 10 culture, unnecessary deaths and failed children: Key takeaways from the Covid inquiry report Boris Johnson failed to appreciate the ‘urgency of the situation’ and also failed to tackle a toxic culture in Downing Street, report says
The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2025 No 10 turns to influencers to reach audiences beyond mainstream media Critics view increasing use of digital content creators to push policy as way to avoid serious scrutiny of decisions
Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025 Starmer backs chief of staff after assurances briefing did not come from No 10 The Prime Minister said he would ‘absolutely deal with anybody responsible for briefing against ministers’.
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 Starmer’s shambles in No 10 risks handing power to Farage, Alastair Campbell warns Intervention by Tony Blair’s former director of communications comes as the PM is under pressure to sack his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney
Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025 Starmer investigates briefing war as pressure on chief of staff grows The Prime Minister was forced to condemn briefings against his Cabinet after reports about a possible Wes Streeting coup.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025 Keir Starmer and his team mount a leadership challenge … to himself It’s as if everyone at No 10 has had a collective breakdown, an act of self-harm on an unimaginable scale
Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2025 Streeting row focuses attention on ‘toxic’ No 10 and Starmer’s leadership Sir Keir Starmer was forced to condemn briefing against his Cabinet after reports about a possible Wes Streeting coup.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025 Keir Starmer under pressure over future of Morgan McSweeney amid briefing row Ministers and Labour MPs point finger at PM’s chief of staff over No 10 operation that targeted Wes Streeting
Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2025 Starmer condemns ‘unacceptable’ attack on Streeting amid leadership row Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called for heads to roll in No 10 over suggestions he was plotting to oust Sir Keir Starmer.
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025 Wes Streeting demands sackings in No 10 after he’s accused of plotting to oust Starmer as PM Health secretary denied threatening to challenge embattled PM and denounced ‘Downing Street culture’