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Labour local government leader backs Starmer ‘without emerging alternative’

Sir Stephen Houghton said the Prime Minister is facing a dangerous public ‘mindset’ after weeks of Government turmoil.

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

Bid to scrap two-child benefit cap supported by MPs

The SNP’s Kirsty Blackman branded the two-child benefit cap ‘cruel’.

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

Just when Keir Starmer thought he’d got Jeffrey Epstein off his plate – look who’s coming to dinner

After a tough week for Labour, Donald Trump is touching down for a state visit. Let’s hope the PM can stomach it, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025

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Keir Starmer panned for dodging brutal Commons grilling over Mandelson scandal

KEIR Starmer has been panned for dodging a brutal grilling in the House of Commons over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2025

Welsh Parliament pays tribute to Labour politician Hefin David

First Minister Eluned Morgan described Mr David as a ‘truly remarkable human being’.

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

Speaker raps Stephen Flynn after eviscerating speech on Mandelson-Epstein scandal

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn was warned about language after he quoted Peter Mandelson and described Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal acts…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2025

Starmer’s standing on world stage ‘diminished’ by Mandelson scandal, MPs told

Kemi Badenoch accused Sir Keir of ‘hiding from Parliament’ because he was not present for the emergency debate on Lord Mandelson’s dismissal.

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

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Dutch king calls for compromise as political turmoil leads to more elections

King Willem-Alexander has called for a return to a culture of compromise in the Netherlands as the country prepares for its fourth general election in less than nine years

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

PM should face ‘serious consequences’ if dishonest about Mandelson – Badenoch

The Foreign Office did not contribute to a due diligence process ahead of Lord Mandelson’s appointment, Yvette Cooper said.

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

Voices: As Keir Starmer fights for his political life, Donald Trump flies to his rescue

COMMENT: Though they make an unlikely pair, they share a unique bond and competitive streak – which may just work in the prime minister’s favour, says Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

BBC ‘refused to publish Keir Starmer aide's messages’, ex-Labour officials claim

THE BBC knew about derogatory messages about veteran MP Diane Abbott sent by a close Keir Starmer aide before the 2024 General Election but…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2025

Is Nigel Farage Homophobic? UK Leader Slammed For Saying Straight Couples Are 'More Stable'

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's 'homophobic' opinion earns criticisms

International Business Times UK · Sep 16, 2025

Tories facing ‘rough and bumpy time’, Badenoch concedes after defections

East Wiltshire MP Danny Kruger, who had sat on Kemi Badenoch’s front bench as a shadow welfare minister, defected to Reform on Monday.

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

Maria Caulfield becomes latest senior Tory to defect to Reform UK

Former health minister announces decision a day after MP Danny Kruger joined Nigel Farage’s party

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025

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Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

London Labour councillors quit party over 'Gaza and anti-immigration rhetoric' and defect to Greens

The Barking and Dagenham councillors form the first political opposition to Labour in the borough in over a decade

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2025

Timeline for formation of new Corbyn-Sultana party announced

JEREMY Corbyn and Zarah Sultana’s new political party will hold its founding conference in November, with delegates chosen by lottery.

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

Former Tory minister Maria Caulfield defects to Reform UK

The fresh blow to Kemi Badenoch comes just a day after shadow minister Danny Kruger became the first sitting Conservative MP to join Reform.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16, 2025

What Are The Paul Ovenden Messages? Resignation Follows Message Controversy Around Starmer Aide

Labour aide Paul Ovenden resigns after 2017 messages about Diane Abbott surface, sparking criticism and renewed scrutiny of Westminster workplace culture.

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Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

New Corbyn party to hold founding conference in November

The party said it would open membership applications by the end of September.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025

The ECHR is flawed, but be warned: it would be unwise to entrust human rights to an ‘elective dictatorship’

Brexit removed many checks and balances from the UK government. That’s why leaving the European convention on human rights would be a huge risk, says constitutional expert Vernon Bogdanor

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2025

Labour MPs urged to 'send Keir Starmer a message' over two-child cap vote

LABOUR MPs have been urged to “send Keir Starmer a message” by backing a bill to remove the two-child benefit cap ...

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025

Attempts to ‘undermine’ strengthening of workers’ rights rejected by MPs

Concerns over a weakening of the legislation had been raised by unions following Angela Rayner’s departure as deputy prime minister.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025

Starmer aide’s exit over lewd Abbott jokes deepens crisis as Trump arrives

Labour MPs talk openly about replacing PM, as third senior ally in two weeks departs after publication of messages

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025

‘Our children matter’: parents protest against government’s Send overhaul plans

Concerns grow about potential cuts to educational support as Lib Dem leader addresses rally at Westminster

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025

‘Prime minister Andy Burnham’ is not the answer to Labour’s woes

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Keir Starmer’s government may have broken the spirit of what it pledged in its winning election manifesto, but an alternative administration led by the soft-left mayor of Greater Manchester would represent a repudiation of it. The parliamentary party needs to calm down

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