Keir Starmer aides ‘war-gaming’ leadership contest with Andy Burnham Prime minister is ‘hellbent’ on fighting any contest, even if his future may be out of his hands, sources say The Guardian - UK · Jun 10
Trump takes credit after ex-Cameron aide makes run-off for California governor The US president said pressure he exerted on ‘cheating dogs’ saw Steve Hilton progress in the race for the top West Coast job. The Independent UK · Jun 10
Crackdown on tech platforms will go ahead despite US intervention, says No 10 US embassy came out against UK’s proposed under-16 social media ban, which would affect American firms The Guardian - UK · Jun 9
Is Keir Starmer trying to build a legacy or just getting on with the job? As the Makerfield byelection and a potential leadership challenge loom, there is a sense the PM is looking to create impacts that last The Guardian - UK · Jun 9
J.D. Vance Ignites a Diplomatic Firestorm Citing the Murder of Henry Nowak in an Attack on U.K. Border Policy Vance’s framing of the crime as a symptom of "civilizational decline" mirrors rhetoric used by the far-right in both countries. The Mary Sue · Jun 8
Cautious Keir seeks to cement his legacy as he plods towards the exit PM is seeking a few quick wins to guarantee he is remembered for at least a short while after he resigns The Guardian - UK · Jun 8
Starmer issues three-month ultimatum for tech firms to ban nude images on children’s phones Tech bosses could face criminal prosecution if they fail to implement changes The Independent UK · Jun 8
'To preserve viability as a regional security platform': US weighs plan to buy Chagos Islands, report says The US is reportedly exploring a direct purchase of the Chagos Islands, including the crucial Diego Garcia base, from Mauritius. This potential move aims to bypass the UK's sovereignty handover plan, driven by American concerns over security and geopolitical ties. Washington seeks to secure the long-term future of this vital… The Times of India · Jun 7
Britain's Starmer slams Vance for teen stabbing claim Downing Street has condemned US Vice-President JD Vance's comments after he blamed the murder of a young student in London on a "mass invasion of migrants". AAP · Jun 6
Keir Starmer Warns US Is Trying to Interfere in British Democracy After JD Vance's Nowak Post Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticises US interference in UK democracy after Vice-President JD Vance's comments on the Henry Nowak murder case, sparking diplomatic tensions and calls for action. International Business Times UK · Jun 5
Downing Street hits back after JD Vance comments on Henry Nowak murder DOWNING STREET has hit back after US vice president JD Vance blamed the murder of Henry Nowak on “the mass invasion of migrants”. The National (Scotland) · Jun 5
Starmer rejects US ‘two-tier policing’ criticism over Henry Nowak murder Downing Street dismissed the suggestion, while the Lib Dems labelled it ‘flagrant foreign interference’. The Independent UK · Jun 5
Downing Street rejects US claim of ‘two-tiered policing’ over Henry Nowak death - as it happened PM’s spokesperson also dismissed remarks from Kemi Badenoch, who suggested the identity politics could lead to civil war The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
Andy Burnham says he would challenge Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership Mr Burnham has ruled out calling a snap election if he enters Downing Street. Evening Standard · Jun 4
Evening Standard · Jun 4 Starmer still confident in Darren Jones after leaked Mandelson messages revealed Mr Jones also appeared to criticise Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Jonathan Reynolds and Angela Rayner.
Evening Standard · Jun 2 Starmer defends disappearing WhatsApp messages use after Mandelson files release Downing Street confirmed that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer uses the disappearing messages function on WhatsApp.
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Starmer uses disappearing messages on WhatsApp, No 10 admits after Mandelson files released Use of disappearing messages mean messages between the prime minister and Peter Mandelson may have been wiped
The Independent UK · Jun 1 Full timeline of Mandelson ambassador appointment scandal as latest files released New files related to Lord Mandelson’s appointment were released by the Government on Monday
Evening Standard · Jun 1 Chaos over Trump’s red box ‘like something out of The Thick Of It’ – Mandelson Efforts in Whitehall to arrange a bespoke case sought after by the US president were branded ‘incompetence’ by Lord Mandelson.
The Independent UK · Jun 1 How I ended up in the Mandelson files Political editor David Maddox discusses being named in exchanges involving Peter Mandelson and how The Independent’s stories have embarrassed the government
The Guardian - UK · Jun 1 What is new in the latest release of Peter Mandelson documents? Massive tranche reveals ex-ambassador’s scorn for Starmer’s leadership and his unwillingness to share information
The Independent UK · Jun 1 Secret Mandelson WhatsApp messages set to be released – here’s when IN FULL
Evening Standard · Jun 1 Mandelson files to be published on Monday afternoon, Downing Street says The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said the publication of the files would be an ‘unprecedented piece of Government transparency’.
Evening Standard · May 28 Swinney vows he will not ‘kowtow to Downing Street’ over Scottish independence The First Minister has insisted he will use the ‘independence majority’ at Holyrood.
The Independent UK · May 27 Mandelson failed security vetting for US ambassador role over links to figures in China, Russia and Israel Concerns were raised over Peter Mandelson’s security vetting because of links to a Chinese finance minister, a sanctions-hit Russian oligarch and a former Israeli military intelligence general