Mandelson ‘economical with the truth’ when quizzed by No 10 on Epstein before appointment Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure over the decision to appoint Lord Peter Mandelson The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025
Starmer to gather new-look Cabinet as deputy leader race gets under way The Prime Minister completed a major Government reshuffle triggered by Angela Rayner’s resignation. Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025
Major changes needed to address bullying and harassment at the Bar, report finds Baroness Harriet Harman made dozens of recommendations to change the ‘culture of denial’, in a report published on Monday. Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025
Call for ban on sexual relations between barristers and junior staff Report by Labour peer Harriet Harman says systemic bullying prevalent in chambers The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025
Dame Stella Rimington obituary First female head of MI5 seen as a Whitehall street fighter whose most controversial role was countering ‘subversion’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025
How No 10 went from bullish to badly damaged as rebels forced further welfare bill concessions Tumultuous 24 hours capped by last-minute climbdown on cuts to Pips could define rest of Starmer’s time as PM The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2025
MPs fear UK equality watchdog may take months to sign off gender guidance Exclusive: EHRC insiders believe process could drag on until after its chair is replaced in November The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2025
If Britain is now resetting the clock on trans rights, where will that leave us? There is both joy and dismay after the supreme court judgment. Compassion and leadership are really needed now, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2025
Labour MPs urge ministers to focus on rebuilding trading relationship with EU Call to prioritise reset with Europe comes after top adviser to Trump downplays prospect of US tariffs being reduced The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2025
Sky News' Beth Rigby says she 'love-bombed' Ruth Davidson at Tory event SKY News political editor Beth Rigby has confessed she “love-bombed” former Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson during a leadership campaign… The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2025
Labour grandee Harriet Harman calls on Starmer to ban smartphones in schools The Labour peer called for a top-down ban on the devices in schools as pressure grows on the PM to crack down on harmful material The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025
I believe Labour cares about those in need, but it must show that. It can’t go on like this Every Labour government improves the lives of those with the least. But the framing and the targeting of these cuts is wrong, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2025
Keir Starmer shares message to daughter on International Women’s Day The Prime Minister said that he does his job for her ‘and your generation’, in a post on Instagram. Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2025
Harman appointed UK special envoy for women and girls Baroness Harman said the ‘job is far from done towards ending women’s inequality’. The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2025 Chief whip’s diaries reveal rescue of Tory MP from ‘KGB agent’ in London brothel From rescuing an MP from a suspected ‘KGB agent’ to MPs’ demands for peerages, stories from former chief whip Simon Hart’s diaries have drawn attention
The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025 Orgies, fights and ‘KGB agents’ in brothels: Most explosive claims from Tory chief whip’s new book Simon Hart’s new book makes several eye-opening claims about the final days of Tory rule
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2025 Scrap automatic right of bishops to sit in Lords, says Harriet Harman Former Labour MP puts forward amendment to reform bill aiming to end privilege for 26 C of E bishops
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024 Pressure grows on government as MPs demand answers on Prince Andrew ‘Chinese spy’ Home secretary warns UK will take ‘very strong approach’ to national security but admits Britain still needs economic cooperation with Chinese state
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024 From Jess Phillips to Keir Starmer: What politicians have said about Gregg Wallace Labour peer Harriet Harman said Mr Wallace’s remarks were ‘offensive and downright rude’
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024 Phillipson likely to vote against assisted dying bill as Starmer warns ministers PM confirms he will vote on bill but stresses importance of government neutrality before free vote
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024 Cancel study into the cost to NHS of assisted dying, Harman tells Streeting Health secretary risks tainting the debate by turning it into an issue of pounds and pence, Labour grandee says
Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024 Health Secretary accused of crossing a line on airing assisted dying views A Labour peer said Wes Streeting’s comments are a breach of Government neutrality on the divisive issue.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2024 Engineer, hacker and Ron DeSantis fan: five things about Kemi Badenoch While new Tory leader managed to style herself as more moderate candidate, she is known for picking curious fights and pugilistic approach
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2024 The culture warrior and the populist: Badenoch and Jenrick in profile The background, policies and controversies of the two candidates hoping to lead the Conservative party
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024 Tory switchers warm to ‘no-nonsense’ Badenoch over Jenrick’s ‘more of the same’ A focus group showed signs the leadership race is cutting through, and one candidate seems to have a rare quality