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Minister says rape victims ‘deserve justice’ after attackers spared jail

Darren Jones was visibly emotional as he spoke on the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme.

Evening Standard · May 24

UK judge’s decision not to jail boys for rape like a ‘rock in my face’, says victim, 16

Boys, aged 15, given youth rehabilitation orders for two separate attacks on two girls in Hampshire

The Guardian - UK · May 24

‘Those girls deserve justice’: Minister’s emotional plea after boys spared jail for raping teenagers

Keir Starmer called the case ‘appalling’ and said it was ‘right that law officers are urgently reviewing the sentences’

The Independent UK · May 24

Ministers accused of putting ‘obstacles’ in way of truth over Mandelson files

MPs ordered the publication of documents relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador earlier this year.

Evening Standard · May 19

Labour deny 'cover up' as Mandelson files 'withheld and redacted'

A LABOUR minister has denied a “cover up” as he faced MPs’ fury after confirming crucial documents relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment…

The National (Scotland) · May 19

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

Four ministers resign as pressure rises on Starmer to quit

Jess Phillips, Miatta Fahnbulleh, Alex Davies-Jones and Zubir Ahmed join more than 80 MPs calling for PM to go

The Guardian - UK · May 12

Darren Jones says he is ‘sad’ five times as calls grow for Keir Starmer to resign

Darren Jones has said he is "a bit sad" as calls grow for Sir Keir Starmer to resign.

The Independent UK · May 12

Minister declines to say Keir Starmer will lead Labour into next election

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones said Sir Keir was getting on with his job.

Evening Standard · May 12

As Labour heads for a wipeout, a lesson: never fall for the ‘adults in the room’ line again

Presenting himself as a serious, sensible ‘grownup’ was essential to Starmer’s rise to power. His premiership has revealed how hollow that message is, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

The Guardian - UK · May 6