Mark Drakeford suggests 'time has come' for Welsh Office to be scrapped FORMER first minister Mark Drakeford has suggested it is time to consider scrapping the Welsh Office in Whitehall. The National (Scotland) · Oct 9
Andy Burnham wields axe to Whitehall jobs as civil servants moved to offices of regional mayors ‘The days of Westminster hoarding power are over,’ says Burnham’s close ally, Cabinet minister Louise Haigh, as cull of Whitehall posts starts Evening Standard · Aug 21
Angela Rayner tells how Treasury will be stripped of powers in blow to London jobs Hundreds of jobs are expected to be moved from Whitehall to Manchester where No10 North will take responsibility for driving economic growth Evening Standard · Aug 19
Wait goes on for result in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election – as it happened The turnout was recorded as the lowest on record for a mayoral role in the region The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
From Bloomsbury to Whitehall: new play reimagines life of John Maynard Keynes The Standard of Living by James Graham traces economist’s influence on British politics and culture The Guardian - UK · Jun 15
‘In a crowd, it feels good when we do bad to our enemies’: how anger becomes contagious Usually, individuals don’t want to be angry. In a group, however, negative emotions can rile the tribe. On the streets of London, Ed Coper felt it first hand The Guardian - AU · May 31
‘Utter disgrace': Ministers slams protestors who rounded on military chiefs in Whitehall Pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered outside MoD headquarters in Whitehall on Friday Evening Standard · Apr 11
East India Company is wound up for a second time in London TOI Correspondent from London: The first time the East India Company (EIC) was formally dissolved was in 1874, as result of the 1857 First War of Independence when Indian soldiers from the company revolted. It was effectively abolished in 1858 when its control of India was transferred to the British… The Times of India · Feb 26
Trial date set for Oxford student, 21, accused of stirring up racial hatred at pro-Gaza protest Samuel Williams denies using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour in Whitehall, central London Evening Standard · Feb 24
London's 11 most expensive postcodes revealed Despite recording some of the highest sales figures last year, these ultra-luxurious postcodes are experiencing lower price growth now Evening Standard · Jan 14
Tommy Robinson Unite the Kingdom rally passes peacefully as hundreds attend carol concert in Whitehall A protest against digital ID and a Stand Up To Racism protest also took place, with the latter being kept apart from the Unite the Kingdom rally Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2025
London protests LIVE: Tommy Robinson 'Unite the Kingdom' rally gets underway with carol concert The protest began in the north end of Whitehall from 3pm Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2025
Westminster rape horror: Manhunt launched after young woman sexually assaulted in historic park near Whitehall Forensic officers cordon off Victoria Embankment Gardens since 4am on Tuesday Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025
Farage makes pledge after multiple arrests made at farmers’ London protest Reform UK said they will cover the legal defence of those arrested The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025
Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025 Several arrests after farmers bring tractors to capital for Budget protest Reform UK promised to provide legal support for those held by the Metropolitan Police
Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025 Farmers bring tractors to Budget day protest despite Met police ban Police said the decision to ban agricultural machinery from Whitehall had been taken because of ‘serious disruption’ the vehicles may cause.
Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2025 Second World War veterans applauded as nation pays Remembrance Sunday tribute The King will lead the two-minute silence at the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in Whitehall at 11am.
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025 London pub popular with politicians and Downing Street staff faces sanctions over rowdy customers People living near Walker’s of Whitehall claim their lives could be ‘endangered’ by ‘intimidating’ and ‘intoxicated’ customers
Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2025 Thousands march through London in protest against digital ID plans Under strict police conditions, demonstrators chanted and waved banners along a route from Marble Arch to Whitehall on Saturday afternoon.
Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025 Met Police moves to prevent pro-Palestinian and antisemitisim protests clashing Public order conditions have been imposed on Whitehall in central London for Thursday evening.
Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025 Thousands of protesters march in central London against Donald Trump's state visit Protesters on the march from Oxford Circus to Whitehall held signs with anti-Trump slogans such as ‘No to racism, no to Trump’
The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2025 Nine arrests made with more to follow after police attacked at Tommy Robinson rally Police officers have been assaulted as they faced “significant aggression” from attendees at a rally led by far-right agitator Tommy Robinson,…
Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2025 Thousands gather in London for Tommy Robinson rally and counter-protest Huge crowds have gathered near Waterloo for the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ event while a counter-protest will also march to Whitehall.
Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025 Labour peer calls for Clive of India statue in Whitehall to be torn down Baroness Debbonaire claimed the bronze sculpture’s depiction of ‘subservient Indians’ is problematic
Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025 Whitehall incident LIVE: No10 plunged into lockdown as Met Police probe suspicious vehicle near Downing Street Whitehall shut as police probe suspicious vehicle