Who is ‘cravat man’? Neckwear steals the show in Olly Robbins parliamentary grilling Wiltshire town councillor Andrew Edwards, who has large collection of neckwear, is a regular at committee hearings The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
Bill to allow assisted dying in England and Wales is set to fall as parliamentary time runs out A proposed bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives is set to fall Friday as parliamentary time runs out The Independent UK · Apr 24
The assisted dying Bill has run out of time – but could still become law. Here’s how More than 1,200 suggested changes were tabled in the Lords to the Bill The Independent UK · Apr 24
‘Not democratic’: opponents and backers of assisted dying bill remain divided Recriminations continue over failure to bring in new laws allowing assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
Starmer says opponents making ‘any allegation they can’ over Mandelson vetting Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is reportedly pressing for Sir Keir Starmer’s referral to the Privileges Committee claiming he misled MPs. Evening Standard · Apr 23
Senior civil servant says due process followed in Peter Mandelson vetting Cabinet Office permanent secretary Cat Little has been uncovering documents related to the peer’s appointment as US ambassador. Evening Standard · Apr 23
Did Andrew Force a Royal Procession for Princess Eugenie? Inside Ex-Prince's Alleged Wedding Demand Prince Andrew's demand for a grand wedding for Princess Eugenie in 2018 sparked public backlash over taxpayer expenses, with a petition urging the royal family to cover the costs. International Business Times UK · Apr 22
Keir Starmer does not deny No 10 considered giving Lord Doyle diplomatic job The Prime Minister said there were ‘often conversations about other roles’ when staff leave roles ‘in any organisation’. Evening Standard · Apr 22
Watch in full: Starmer faces more backlash from MPs over Mandelson vetting scandal at PMQs Sir Keir Starmer faced a grilling in the House of Commons at Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday (22 April) amid the ongoing fallout over the vetting of Lord Peter Mandelson. The Independent UK · Apr 22
Revised Labour Pension Plan Blocked as Pension Power Grab Over Workers' Retirement Savings Deepens Labour pension plan blocked again. The UK government's attempt to expand control over private pension funds faces another setback as the House of Lords blocks a key measure in the Pension Schemes Bill. International Business Times UK · Apr 22
Inquiry launched into Peter Mandelson vetting leak, says Downing Street A government inquiry has been launched into the leak of information concerning Lord Peter Mandelson’s security vetting. The leaked details, which originated from a Cabinet Office briefing to Number 10, were subsequently provided to The Guardian newspaper. Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, confirmed the leak inquiry in… The Independent UK · Apr 21
Mark Carney’s new majority government should spark renewed calls for electoral reform Canadians have never before seen a minority government become a majority government through a combination of floor crossing and byelections. The Conversation · Apr 21
Key points: Olly Robbins gives evidence on Lord Mandelson vetting scandal The sacked civil servant was answering questions at the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee. Evening Standard · Apr 21
Robbins defends actions in Mandelson case after being fired by Starmer Sacked Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins appeared before MPs to explain his actions in granting Lord Mandelson security clearance. Evening Standard · Apr 21
Evening Standard · Apr 20 Keir Starmer to face further scrutiny over Peter Mandelson in emergency debate The Prime Minister told the Commons he would not have appointed Lord Mandelson if he had known the peer had failed vetting checks.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20 How safe is Starmer’s premiership after his Mandelson vetting statement to MPs? Despite his explanation and the need for political stability, the PM is still unpopular – and Olly Robbins has yet to give his side of the story
The Independent UK · Apr 20 Two MPs ejected from Commons for accusing Starmer of ‘lying’ over Mandelson appointment Lee Anderson and Zarah Sultana were both ordered to leave the chamber by Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle
Evening Standard · Apr 20 Two MPs ejected from Commons for accusing Keir Starmer of ‘lying’ over Mandelson Lee Anderson and Zarah Sultana were both ordered to leave the chamber by Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle.
Evening Standard · Apr 20 Starmer ‘deliberately and repeatedly’ kept in the dark over Mandelson vetting The Prime Minister said it ‘beggars belief’ that he was not told Lord Mandelson had failed vetting checks.
Evening Standard · Apr 16 Keir Starmer urged to apologise for ‘contemptuous behaviour at PMQs’ Jesse Norman claimed the Prime Minister had ‘ignored the question and changed the subject’ in 23 out of his last 24 responses to Kemi Badenoch.
Evening Standard · Apr 15 Starmer says he disagrees with former Nato chief’s ‘corrosive complacency’ claim Lord George Robertson claimed the UK is underprepared for war and ministers are unwilling to make the necessary investment.
The Guardian - US · Apr 14 Carney says it’s Canada’s ‘time to come together’ after Liberals secure majority Byelection wins and defections push Canada’s Liberals into majority government under the prime minister
Evening Standard · Apr 14 South East Water chief to forgo bonus following Kent and Sussex water outages Chief executive David Hinton, who receives a £400,000 salary, said he has made the decision not to receive any performance payment this year.
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Mark Carney’s party secures majority government after sweeping to victory in three special elections Liberals now hold 174 of 343 seats in the House of Commons, allowing them to pass legislation without relying on other parties
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13 Peter Duncan obituary Other lives: Lecturer at UCL who wrote books on Russian politics and advised the House of Commons