Carrie Johnson says police treatment of sexual assault victims needs to evolve Mrs Johnson helped bring serial sex attacker John Worboys to justice. The Independent UK · May 16
Carrie Johnson reveals details of night black cab rapist John Worboys drugged her Mrs Johnson helped bring serial sex attacker John Worboys to justice and was involved in a ITV drama of the case Evening Standard · May 16
From landslide to leadership crisis: where did it all go wrong for Keir Starmer? The failure of many of the UK’s recent prime ministers, who have passed through Downing Street in quick succession, seems easy to explain. Theresa May couldn’t do what she promised and didn’t “get Brexit done”. Boris Johnson broke his own rules, and the law. Liz Truss failed through sheer incompetence. The Conversation · May 15
Nicki Minaj gives surprise endorsement to Tory leader Kemi Badenoch: 'One of a kind' The US rapper is also a supporter of Donald Trump and previously clashed with Boris Johnson Evening Standard · May 14
John Worboys is denied parole for second time Parole Board tells victims of black cab rapist that it had decided against open conditions or release The Guardian - UK · May 14
Black cab rapist John Worboys refused parole, Carrie Johnson reveals John Worboys will remain behind bars after being refused parole for a second time Evening Standard · May 14
Labour will regret making itself look unfit to govern THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Instead of attempting to trigger a leadership contest with a crescendo of ministerial resignations, MPs should return to supporting their prime minister – or risk being kept out of power for decades The Independent UK · May 12
Labour MPs channel Tory psychodrama as Starmer keeps hiding in plain sight While some are working out how to get rid of the prime minister, others are already plotting against his rival The Guardian - UK · May 12
The 2.5 Million Reasons Why Arsenal, Chelsea Fans Are Rooting for Tottenham’s Relegation London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has actively advised his constituency to cheer on Tottenham’s downfall. Sports Illustrated · May 12
Will there be a general election? Here’s how – and what could happen next if Starmer leaves office How the prime minister could be forced from office and what might be the next steps The Independent UK · May 12
Will Starmer’s old Labour tribute strategy rescue him from the abyss? Probably not, but there’s a logic to it Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman offer experience and political craft, but to reap the benefits, the PM himself will have to change, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · May 12
Starmer arson accused tells court he didn’t know who PM was: ‘I just knew Boris Johnson’ Roman Lavrynovych, 22, is accused of arson attacks on a vehicle and two houses linked to Sir Keir Starmer along with two other men The Independent UK · May 11
Sadiq Khan: ‘Londoners should be hoping West Ham stay up as £2.5m bill looms if Hammers are relegated’ London Mayor blames predecessor Boris Johnson for doing ‘worst deal imaginable’ that means if West Ham go down City Hall will be hit with huge bill Evening Standard · May 11
Starmer arson accused says ‘I didn’t know him – I only knew Boris Johnson’ Roman Lavrynovych, 22, is accused, along with Stanislav Carpiuc and Petro Pochynok, of arson attacks on property linked to Sir Keir Starmer. Evening Standard · May 11
The Guardian - UK · May 11 Does it seem as if almost anyone could be Britain’s next prime minister? Blame David Cameron Are you a fresh face without too much baggage? Then a new home awaits you in No 10, writes Zoe Williams
The Guardian - UK · May 11 Desperate to please but pleasing no one, Starmer’s latest reset could be his last Monday’s ‘make or break’ speech was one of the PM’s best but the signs are that most Labour MPs have already seen enough
The Times of India · May 11 Random Musing: Why Keir Starmer is experiencing 'Labour pain' A version of the British Parliament has been around since 1265 in one form or another, and has survived murderous kings, civil and world wars, lord protectors, skirmishes that inspired the Game of Thrones Red Wedding, and one lettuce that briefly became a constitutional actor. It has seen its fair…
The Guardian - UK · May 6 One of the last true believers, Pat McFadden is sent out to defend kryptonite Keir Starmer is determined to see his five-year term through, even if it’s not what the country or the party wants
The Guardian - UK · May 6 Carry on vaping, Angela Rayner: voters might just like you for it With her eye on No 10, the former deputy PM is apparently shedding bad habits. But isn’t a proudly imperfect leader just what we need, asks Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
The Independent UK · May 2 ‘It’s not the old Labour we had’: Voters feel abandoned in red wall town eyed up by Nigel Farage A former industrial powerhouse and part of one of the Labour Party’s most loyal regions, St Helens could be falling into Nigel Farage’s hands, as Dan Haygarth finds out
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Are Rachel Reeves’s days as chancellor numbered? NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at what it means for Reeves after Starmer failed to guarantee the future of his chancellor once again
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29 Exclusive: Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024 Reform leader changed his mind about standing as MP after gift from Thai-based crypto tycoon Christopher Harborne
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29 Farage reported to parliament’s standards watchdog over undeclared £5m donation – as it happened Farage was given £5m by the Thai-based billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 general election
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29 Wednesday briefing: Where Starmer stands after another precarious day in parliament In today’s newsletter: As Labour braces for heavy local election losses, senior figures are signalling unease and morale is sinking, can the prime minister hang on?
Euronews · Apr 28 UK PM Starmer avoids parliamentary probe over Mandelson appointment as US envoy Starmer denies allegations that his office applied pressure on the foreign ministry to approve Mandelson's appointment as Britain's ambassador in Washington despite having failed security vetting.