DARK SECRETS: 16 | Vintage Vibes

No 10 to release hundreds of files on Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment on Wednesday

First tranche expected to include Cabinet Office report warning of ‘reputational risk’ over ex-minister’s links to Epstein

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10

Trump talks with Starmer on US forces using UK bases just hours after accusing him of joining Iran war 'late'

The US president and Prime Minister spoke by phone after days of clashing over the Iran war

Evening Standard · Mar 8

Keir Starmer speaks to Donald Trump after latest rebuke over Iran

A Downing Street spokeswoman said the two leaders spoke on Sunday afternoon.

Evening Standard · Mar 8

Keir Starmer was advised to ditch net zero. He needs to re-embrace it

After byelection defeat and with right-leaning advisers gone, will PM return to his instincts and embrace Labour ‘DNA’ on climate?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1

Labour leadership truce holds for now but clock is ticking for Starmer

Countdown to May has begun and dejected Labour MPs want to see in that time PM is capable of change

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27

UK hits out at Putin’s ‘heinous’ acts in Ukraine after Russia’s nuclear claim

Downing Street flatly denied Moscow’s claim that the UK and France were working on providing Ukraine with a nuclear weapon.

Evening Standard · Feb 24

UK PM Starmer’s aide Peter Mandelson arrested amid mounting Epstein scrutiny

Former UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest of a 72-year-old man in connection with an investigation into alleged leaking of Downing Street emails and market-sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson reportedly believes he…

The Times of India · Feb 23

‘Nothing is off the table’ in response to Trump tariff threats, Downing Street says

Downing Street did not rule out reciprocal action if an increased levy came into place

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Who is Antonia Romeo? Inside the rise of Starmer’s ‘Marmite’ pick to lead UK Civil Service

Former colleagues have praised Dame Antonia as ‘dynamic’ and ‘whip smart’

The Independent UK · Feb 19

What made ministers think they could delay local elections in England?

Postponing such elections has been done before but there were key differences this time, including a legal challenge

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17