Reform isn’t ready for government, Nigel Farage admits ‘We are halfway towards being ready,’ Reform UK leader says The Independent UK · Feb 4
Lord Mandelson must hand in his title and face up to Congress THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Keir Starmer is right to demand his former US ambassador relinquish his peerage and testify before Congress about his ‘life adviser’ Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes The Independent UK · Feb 2
I’ve never taken drugs or drunk alcohol, says Zack Polanski Green party leader wants to legalise all drugs, regulate their use and not be ‘the fun police’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 1
Nato comments reversal ‘as good as it gets’ from Trump, says Home Secretary Donald Trump said in a social media post that British troops were ‘among the greatest of all warriors’. Evening Standard · Jan 25
Security services will not be ‘exempt’ from Hillsborough Law, says Nandy Amendments proposed by the Government brought spies within the scope of the legislation, subject to the approval of the head of their service. Evening Standard · Jan 18
‘He needs to disappear for a very long time’: has Peter Mandelson finally run out of spin? Bruised and tainted by his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the Labour peer still has admirers – and the drive to go again The Guardian - UK · Jan 17
Jenrick’s incredible journey – from self-centred halfwit to self-centred halfwit Reform’s latest defector from the Tories is a politician whose eye has only ever been on his own ambition The Guardian - UK · Jan 16
Lord Mandelson makes personal apology for continuing friendship with Jeffrey Epstein Former UK ambassador to the US’s apology to Epstein’s victims comes after he declined to do so in an interview over the weekend Evening Standard · Jan 13
Lord Mandelson apologises to victims of Jeffrey Epstein The former UK ambassador to the US had declined to apologise to Epstein’s victims in an interview over the weekend. The Independent UK · Jan 13
Starmer considering sending military to Greenland as Trump ratchets up rhetoric The potential for British troops in the Danish territory comes days after the PM pledged boots on the ground in Ukraine The Independent UK · Jan 11
Peter Mandelson declines to apologise for association with Jeffrey Epstein Former UK ambassador tries to distance himself from financier and says he knew nothing of his sex life The Guardian - UK · Jan 11
Kemi Badenoch says Tories would ban under-16s from social media A social media ban for under-16s came into force in Australia in December. Evening Standard · Jan 11
Lord Peter Mandelson refuses to apologise for association with Jeffrey Epstein The former ambassador apologised for a system that did not listen to Jeffrey Epstein’s victims but said he was not ‘complicit or culpable’. Evening Standard · Jan 11
Mandelson refuses to apologise to victims over his friendship with Epstein The Labour peer admitted to Laura Kuenssberg that his friendship with Epstein was ‘a terrible mistake’ but appeared to suggest he disagreed with his sacking as ambassador to the US The Independent UK · Jan 11
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5 Who does new year Keir look like after his reset? Last year Keir – and that’s a huge problem This weekend’s lengthy BBC interview was a great opportunity to show vim and a new vision, but once again process and stock phrases won out, says political strategist John McTernan
The Independent UK · Jan 4 Starmer vows to remain Labour leader during cost-of-living pitch to voters The prime minister also insisted he will still be in No 10 by 2027 despite growing discontent among Labour backbenchers
The Guardian - UK · Jan 4 Starmer says closer ties with EU single market preferable to a customs union Prime minister gives clearest sign yet that government is seeking to further deepen Britain’s links with Brussels
The Independent UK · Jan 4 Keir Starmer admits government failings and expresses regret over social post on Egyptian activist In an interview with BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged government failings in vetting a controversial Egyptian activist social media and expressed regret over a post welcoming him back to Britain.
The Independent UK · Jan 4 Keir Starmer addresses his ‘historical unpopularity’ In a candid interview with BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed his “historical unpopularity”, acknowledging record-low approval ratings while insisting he remains focused on long-term goals.
The Independent UK · Jan 4 Keir Starmer warns Labour rivals any leadership challenge would be a ‘gift’ to Nigel Farage Labour leader insists he will still be prime minister next year despite his party trailing Farage’s Reform UK in the polls and expected to suffer heavy losses in May’s elections
Evening Standard · Jan 4 Starmer says he will still be Prime Minister this time next year He said frequent leadership changes in Government are ‘not in our national interest’.
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025 Mahmood urges Labour figures to ‘focus on day job’ amid Burnham speculation The Home Secretary said everyone within the party had their ‘role to play’ in backing the Government.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025 I realise now that my view on mental health overdiagnosis was divisive. We all need better evidence The surge in mental ill health is hugely distressing. That’s why I’ve commissioned a review to find out what’s driving it, says health secretary Wes Streeting
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 Peppa Pig’s dad is useless – but he’s not giving men a bad name IN FOCUS: Daddy Pig is in the firing line after supermodel David Gandy claimed he is a ‘useless fool’ and a bad role model. But Charlotte Cripps says he’s clearly not watched enough Peppa Pig – not only is Daddy Pig emotionally present, but he’s also kind
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025 Rachel Reeves denies lying to public in run-up to budget Chancellor accused of misleading public about reasons for tax rises, with opposition politicians calling for her resignation