What we know about 'offensive' Labour WhatsApp group that has seen two MPs suspended Labour officials are said to concerned that more messages from the ‘Trigger me Timbers’ group will be leaked Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025
Diane Abbott calls on all members of 'racist and sexist' Labour WhatsApp group to quit Diane Abbott urges all involved in offensive Labour WhatsApp group to step down as two MPs lose the whip Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025
No 10 denies dragging king into politics after visit to Cornwall with Starmer and Rayner Government says timing of trip to ‘sustainable community’ days before major housing announcement is a coincidence The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025
Mergers of English councils could lead to tax rises due to high debt levels Labour’s ‘devolution revolution’ aims to simplify local authorities but will force some to combine with others in financial distress The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025
No 10 denies dragging King into politics after joint visit with Prime Minister The King, Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner toured a housing development in Cornwall on Monday. Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025
Labour was told about ‘vile’ WhatsApp group more than a year ago, says councillor Gerald Cooney, former leader of Tameside council, says he warned regional officials about Trigger Me Timbers group The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025
What was said in the Labour WhatsApp group? Diane Abbott calls for MPs to quit Diane Abbott has called for everyone involved in the racist WhatsApp group to “step down from whatever position they have in Labour” Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025
Prime Minister and deputy join King for tour of Cornwall housing scheme It is rare for the King to be accompanied by senior politicians during official royal engagements. The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
Angela Rayner refuses to deny calling Prince Andrew ‘that nonce’ ANGELA Rayner has refused to deny referring to Prince Andrew as ‘that nonce’. The National (Scotland) · Feb 10, 2025
Keir Starmer’s Leadership on the Brink as Labour Faces Major Crisis Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labor Party has reached a critical juncture, with his approval ratings sinking to alarming levels and his policies increasingly alienating key voter groups. The Fashion Central · Feb 10, 2025
Parents suing TikTok over children’s deaths ‘want answers’ Four bereaved British families have filed a lawsuit against the platform in the US over access to their children’s social media accounts. Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2025
Starmer’s dislike of real politics is plain to see. It’s why his government has no direction In power, Labour’s agenda has been stripped back to an empty obsession with growth and an imitation of Reform UK. The public isn’t falling for it, says Guardian columnist John Harris The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2025
Delays to local elections not a ‘stitch-up’ – Angela Rayner The Deputy Prime Minister was asked about the perception Labour could be delaying elections due to a fear of Reform UK making gains. The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025
Angela Rayner denies being ‘aggressive’ in ‘car crash’ meeting with Grenfell Tower families Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has rejected claims she was 'defensive' and 'aggressive' in a recent meeting with the bereaved families and survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire. The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2025 Angela Rayner defends handling of meeting with Grenfell survivors and families Deputy PM acknowledged there wasn’t ‘a consensus’ over future of tower block after her decision to dismantle it
Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2025 Angela Rayner denies being ‘aggressive’ in meeting with Grenfell survivors The Government has officially announced the west London block’s future.
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025 Rayner forced to defend handling of Grenfell Tower plan after families ‘ignored’ Grenfell Tower will be demolished in a process likely to take two years
Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2025 Rayner defends handling of Grenfell Tower meeting after families ‘ignored’ Grenfell Tower will be demolished in a process likely to take two years, it has been confirmed.
Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2025 Health minister Andrew Gwynne sacked over offensive WhatsApp messages Gwynne hoped one 72-year-old female constituent would soon be dead, according to reports
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025 The Observer view: A robust watchdog is vital to avoid another Grenfell Tower tragedy Seven years on from the London fire, half a million people are still estimated to be living in dangerous buildings
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025 Hundreds protest against Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ in London Demonstrators at the proposed site included Hongkongers who fear it could be used to illegally detain dissenters
Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2025 Plan for new 'Chinese super embassy' opposite Tower of London goes to public inquiry Protesters plan demo at site of proposed Chinese embassy ahead of planning inquiry
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025 Angela Rayner must keep Grenfell families at the heart of her decisions – it’s the least they deserve THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Seven years after the Grenfell Tower fire took the lives of 72 people, the blackened remains of the block have been marked for demolition – but survivors and the bereaved are still waiting to see justice served
Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2025 Grenfell survivor says 'we'll chain ourselves with bars' to block tower block demolition A survivor who escaped the 20th floor of Grenfell Tower has vowed to chain herself up outside the site to prevent it being taken down
Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2025 Grenfell Tower demolition plan revealed as parts to be kept for memorial to 72 victims of fire disaster Long-awaited Government statement says: ‘It is clear from conversations it remains a sacred site. It is also clear that there is not a consensus about what should happen to it’