Former Sun editor announced as UK government’s new communications chief The appointment of David Dinsmore, who has served at the top of Rupert Murdoch’s News UK for years, has drawn consternation The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025
Starmer shares UK-led Gaza peace plans with Trump The Prime Minister started work on a plan with France and Germany over the weekend. Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025
Tony Blair government lobbied by Australia not to meet Indigenous ‘troublemakers’, archives reveal Newly-released files reveal how Australia lobbied hard to block a meeting with Patrick Dodson-led Indigenous delegation The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025
Top Tory says 16-year-olds shouldn’t vote because it will ‘distract them from exams’ Pupils will be forced to choose between focusing on exams or staying up late watching political debates, Claire Coutinho warned The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025
No 10 says work on repealing Legacy Act ‘in lockstep’ but minister may quit Veterans minister Al Carns may resign over plans to repeal the Act which has limited prosecutions against former members of the armed forces. Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025
Anglo-French talks over migration deal hanging in balance Starmer’s hopes of announcing illegal migration curbs during Macron visit depend on several hurdles being cleared The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025
Tebbit the Tory hard man who took on the trade unions As Conservative Party chairman, Norman Tebbit masterminded Margaret Thatcher’s third general election victory despite tensions with the PM. Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025
UK politics live: Cooper refuses to criticise Macron’s Brexit swipe after more migrants arrive in Dover Several migrants, wearing life jackets, were brought ashore by Border Force to Dover, Kent, on Friday The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
George Osborne was on No 10 list to be UK ambassador to US, Keir Starmer’s biographer says Sources confirm claim likely to cast further doubt among Labour MPs about judgment of Downing Street aides The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025
‘Discussions continue’ over US steel tariffs deal ahead of deadline, says No 10 US president Donald Trump has said he plans to start implementing tariffs on the US’s trade partners on July 9. Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025
UK steel firms on edge as talks to cut Trump tariffs near deadline British industry could still be hit by levy on exports to US as No 10 confirms deal on reduction not completed The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025
UK-France relationship ‘key’ to migration, No 10 says ahead of Macron meeting Emmanuel Macron and Sir Keir Starmer are due to discuss measures to tackle small boats crossings when they meet for a head-to-head summit this week. Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025
No 10 regrets choice of ‘insipid’ new cabinet secretary, sources say Keir Starmer’s aides said to be trying to work around Chris Wormald, who was only appointed six months ago The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025
‘We promised change but people aren’t feeling it yet’: Labour rues poor first year MPs, aides and other party figures reflect on what went wrong and how they could still turn things around The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2025 PM shoulders blame for welfare fiasco and says No 10 ‘didn’t get process right’ Keir Starmer says Downing Street should have engaged more with Labour MPs and repeats support for Rachel Reeves
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025 Welfare climbdown lets genie out of the bottle, and no one knows what happens next Government has double challenge to plug £5bn hole while restoring sense that it retains authority and control
The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2025 Chancellor 'going nowhere', says No 10 after tears in the Commons RACHEL Reeves is “going nowhere” as Chancellor after she was seen crying in the Commons as Keir Starmer refused to rule out sacking her, Downing…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 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 · Jun 29, 2025 ‘Too arrogant to listen’: how welfare bill soured Starmer’s relations with rebel MPs MPs describe receiving veiled deselection threats as No 10 sought to quash revolt before finally backing down
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2025 Starmer still faces Labour anger over risk of ‘two-tier’ disability benefits Rebel MPs will try to lay new amendment on Monday giving colleagues a chance to delay bill despite No 10 concessions
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2025 UK politics: Starmer says welfare concessions are ‘common sense’ but dodges funding question – as it happened No 10 has offered significant concessions to the rebels, estimated to cost around £3bn a year, amid fears over Tuesday’s vote
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025 Nato was a victory for Starmer on the global stage, but now he’s at war with his own MPs NEWS ANALYSIS: In his first year in office, it has become increasingly clear that the PM is much more comfortable navigating foreign diplomacy than he is with dealing with his backbenchers, writes Millie Cooke
The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025 No 10 accused of imposing effective ban on civil servants speaking at events Guidance issued to ensure ministers are the only government spokespeople, but critics say move damages public discourse
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025 Starmer caves in to Labour rebels on welfare cuts with £2bn concessions sparking tax rise fears Prime minister has offered major concessions on his controversial welfare bill after a tense day of talks with rebel Labour MPs, The Independent understands
The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025 Keir Starmer confirms No 10 is offering concessions to Labour welfare rebels PM says conversations over changes to bill will ‘continue in coming days’ with more than 120 MPs poised to rebel