Keir Starmer ‘set to withdraw Sue Gray job offer’ Ms Gray was due to take up a role as ‘envoy to the nations and regions’ but reports suggest the Prime Minister is preparing to withdraw the offer. Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024
Starmer hosts veterans and charities at Downing Street ahead of Remembrance Day Peter Kent, a 99-year-old D-Day veteran, attended the reception. Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024
Starmer appoints senior Blair-era aide Powell as National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell will take over from Sir Tim Barrow in the role based in 10 Downing Street, the Cabinet Office said. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024
Starmer meets with King of Jordan at Downing Street They agreed on the need to support a political solution to ‘end the bloodshed’ in Lebanon. Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024
Million-signature firework restrictions petition handed in to Downing Street Campaigner Julie Doorne delivered the petition calling for tighter regulations on Tuesday afternoon. Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2024
Fireworks petition with a million signatures to be handed in to Downing Street Julie Doorne launched her petition in 2018 calling for tighter rules on fireworks to protect people and animals. Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2024
Watch: Rachel Reeves holds red box outside Downing Street ahead of Labour’s Budget announcement Watch as Rachel Reeves and other Labour ministers departed Downing Street on Wednesday, 30 October, ahead of the party’s first Budget in 14 years. The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024
Tensions as three protest marches converge in central London Opposing marchers from left and right kept apart by police as Chris Kaba’s family hand in note to Downing Street The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2024
Angela Rayner given permanent seat on UK national security council Exclusive: Rebooted Downing Street operation seeks to smooth over reports of tensions with deputy prime minister The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2024
No 10 tells aggrieved ministers to make their departments more cost-efficient Warning comes after three cabinet members complain to Starmer about chancellor’s proposed budget cuts The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2024
P&O boss will attend investment summit after Starmer’s rebuke to minister over ‘cowboy’ comment After efforts by Downing Street to smooth relations, DP World will attend Monday’s gathering, which is thought to be key to attracting investment in the UK The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2024
The chaos at Keir Starmer’s No 10 isn’t just political gossip – but there’s a way for him to fix it Sue Gray out, Morgan McSweeney in, Simon Case to leave … the churn highlights how vital the right staff are to any PM’s success, says author Anthony Sneldon The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2024
Starmer bolsters anti-Russian sanctions ahead of welcoming Zelensky to Downing Street The prime minister’s Ukrainian counterpart is due to visit Downing Street on Thursday The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024
Boris Johnson claims Downing St flat ‘looked like a crack den’ in new ‘wallpapergate’ row The former prime minister was embroiled in a scandal over the refurbishment of the Downing Street flat The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024 Keir Starmer has found his own Dominic Cummings in Morgan McSweeney News analysis: Just days after Boris Johnson likened Dominic Cummings to a ‘homicidal robot’ in his new book, Keir Starmer seems to embrace the idea of putting a ruthless, analytics-obsessed genius in charge of his Downing Street operation, writes The Independent’s politics editor David Maddox
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024 Scapegoat Sue Gray’s exit leaves Starmer’s No 10 with nowhere to hide Downing Street reset means PM and his team only have themselves to blame if they fail to communicate purpose and vision
The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2024 Keir Starmer 'will dance to Morgan McSweeney's tune', former Labour MP warns KEIR Starmer will not be the true power in Downing Street now that Morgan McSweeney has been made his chief of staff, a former Labour MP has said…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2024 Starmer’s new chief of staff to make ‘radical changes’ to No 10 operations Sources say Morgan McSweeney plans slew of changes as PM attempts to shore up top team after months of rows
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2024 Is the Sue Gray debacle another Hartlepool moment for Keir Starmer? Let’s hope so Labour’s defeat in the 2021 byelection nearly prompted its leader to quit. Instead, he learned lessons – just as he must now, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2024 Sue Gray was 'always a goner,' claims Boris Johnson after she quit role as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Alastair Campbell fuels criticism of mis-steps in Sir Keir Starmer’s first 100 days
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2024 Once Sue Gray became the story, it was clear she had to go Starmer had to choose between his chief of staff and the architect of Labour’s election victory, Morgan McSweeney
Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2024 Sue Gray quits as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff over 'distraction' fears Gray said she was standing down because it had ‘become clear to me that intense commentary around my position risked becoming a distraction’
Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2024 Boris Johnson says he regrets apologising for Partygate Former PM says he does not think Downing Street officials ‘set out’ to break the rules
The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2024 Rachel Reeves becomes landlord after Downing Street move CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has become a landlord after moving out of her London home to Downing Street.
Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2024 OPINION - The Standard View: The Tory leadership candidates vie for their David Cameron moment Today is the day the four remaining candidates for Conservative party leader will be hoping for their David Cameron moment. Nearly two decades ago, the fresh-faced MP for Witney delivered a speech to the party faithful without notes. And in doing so, thrust himself into the leadership and, ultimately, Downing…