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UNCOVERED: 6 - The Untold Story

No 10 forced to apologise over John Major’s ‘improper’ birthday message to Queen Mother, new files reveal

Despite the faux pas, the Queen Mother still telegrammed Mr Major and his wife to thank them

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

No 10 defends handling of Alaa Abd El-Fattah case amid calls for deportation

Both the Conservatives and Reform UK have called for his British citizenship to be revoked due to Mr Abd El-Fattah’s previous social media posts

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025

No 10 defends approach to Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s case amid calls for deportation

The activist, recently released after years of detention in Egypt, wrote tweets which appeared to show him calling for violence against Zionists.

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

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Keir Starmer gave peerage to former aide who campaigned for child sex offender

Downing Street has admitted that Matthew Doyle’s links with Sean Morton were ‘thoroughly investigated’ before he was nominated for a peerage

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2025

No 10 denies dodging scrutiny after axing afternoon press briefings

No 10 conceded the changes would be ‘difficult’ and kept ‘under review’ but insisted they were necessary to ‘modernise’ Government communications.

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025

Should people wear a mask in public if they feel unwell with flu?

With NHS and No 10 advice differing, we look at best practice for flu prevention and protection

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025

People urged to wear masks when they are ill as UK faces ‘tidal wave’ of flu

NHS Providers boss says those who are ‘coughing and sneezing’ should wear face coverings on public transport

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025

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Sadiq Khan hits back at Donald Trump after US president calls him 'disgusting mayor'

‘He’s doing a terrible job’: Donald Trump launches fresh verbal attack on London Mayor Sadiq Khan

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025

UK working with partners on Ukraine peace, Starmer says as Trump blasts Europe

The US president criticised crisis talks among European leaders for failing to ‘produce’ anything.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025

Allies discuss ‘positive progress’ to use frozen Russian assets in Ukraine talks

Sir Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Volodymyr Zelensky and Friedrich Merz met at No 10 on Monday.

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025

Number 10 rejects ‘dictator’ claims amid row over mayoral election delay

Critics have accused Labour of ‘cancelling democracy’ after the Government suggested four votes could be pushed back to 2028.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025

Chinese mega embassy in London could bring security advantages, Downing Street claims

No 10 has sought to highlight the ‘benefits’ of consolidating the seven Chinese sites currently dotted around the capital in the mega embassy

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025

Starmer raises pressure on head of OBR by saying budget leak was ‘serious error’

PM says he is ‘very supportive’ of spending watchdog but breach was a ‘massive discourtesy’ to parliament

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025

Starmer to back Budget amid row over Reeves’ deficit claims

Opposition figures have called for the City watchdog to investigate pre-Budget briefings about the fiscal shortfall.

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025

‘They all think Keir is done’: how push to protect Starmer’s job backfired spectacularly

Botched briefing operation was proof to many that PM is leading an ineffectual No 10. How did it go so wrong?

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

PM’s chief of staff ‘not involved’ in briefing against ministers – reports

Sir Keir Starmer has faced calls to sack his top adviser, Morgan McSweeney.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025

Starmer defies calls to sack chief of staff, claiming briefing didn’t come from No 10

PM stands by Morgan McSweeney and attempts to draw line under row in which leaks suggested Wes Streeting would launch a leadership challenge

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025

Why some in No 10 think Wes Streeting is plotting to become prime minister

Health secretary has always been open about his ambitions but recent actions hinted at reasons for potential coup plot

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025

Labour faces questions over Starmer aide who holds shares in lobbying firm

Communications chief Tim Allan left Strand Partners in September but still holds a minority stake

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

PM prepared to ‘get rid’ of those responsible for briefing war, Miliband signals

Ed Miliband suggested that Sir Keir would sack anyone found to be responsible for the briefings, as the PM faces pressure to overhaul his No 10.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025

Starmer stands by McSweeney and says he has been ‘assured no briefings against ministers done from No 10’ – as it happened

PM says he has ‘full confidence’ in his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney amid calls for him to be sacked

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025

If No 10 briefer is found Keir Starmer will sack them, Miliband says

Cabinet minister says PM would not have backed attacks on Wes Streeting but briefing is ‘longstanding aspect of politics’

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

It is time for Labour to get a grip and stop this juvenile leadership farce

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Not a single job would be created, asylum hotel closed or pound knocked off the national debt by ousting Keir Starmer – it is time for the Labour Party to act like adults if it is to stop Nigel Farage from marching into No 10

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

UK Cabinet minister denies plotting to oust embattled leader Starmer

Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting has denied plotting to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2025

Streeting calls for Starmer to sack ‘self-defeating’ briefers

The Health Secretary has categorically denied plotting to oust the Prime Minister.

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