The Latest Breaking News from David Lammy

Accidental prisoner releases have gone up under Labour, minister admits

Asked about accidental prisoner releases, Lisa Nandy said ‘even one is too many’ but the government is ‘gripping’ the crisis

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025

Lisa Nandy defends David Lammy over prison release errors and scrutiny claims

The Culture Secretary said her Cabinet colleague had weighed up which detail to share in the Commons.

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2025

Performative poppy wearing has turned toxic – should we be wearing white poppies instead?

IN FOCUS: As two TV presenters and a politician have already fallen foul of the rabid ‘Where’s your poppy?’ brigade, and actor Mark Rylance has been branded ‘woke’ for donning a symbol of pacifism, Helen Coffey wonders how a simple act of remembrance became so politically charged

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025

Starmer reportedly facing plots to oust him as Labour welcomes back rebel MPs

New intake of Labour parliamentarians among those allegedly discussing mechanics of future coup

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025

Starmer said to be facing plots to oust him, as Labour welcomes back rebel MPs

The new intake of Labour parliamentarians are among those said to be discussing the mechanics of a future coup, according to reports.

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2025

Labour cannot afford many more weeks like this one

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Starmer’s government has been busy emulating the ‘chaos and confusion’ that characterised the final days of the last Conservative administration, ahead of a Budget that will be profoundly depressing. If Labour is hoping to revive its fortunes, it will need to get a grip

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025

Manhunt ends in Brahim Kaddour-Cherif’s arrest after accidental prison release

Justice Secretary David Lammy acknowledged there was a crisis in the prison system.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025

David Lammy under growing pressure as new manhunt launched for foreign offender who strolled out of prison

Ola Abimbola, who is 21-year sentence for offences including kidnap, grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon in public, is being hunted by Sussex Police

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025

Manhunt continues for wrongly released prisoner as pressure mounts on Lammy

Police are still looking for Brahim Kaddour-Cherif who was mistakenly set free from HMP Wandsworth.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025

The Inevitable Downfall: Analyzing Starmer's Impending Removal

Keir Starmer faces a Labour meltdown as approval plunges to -52, MPs are suspended, and Reform surges. Explore the polls, rebellions and scandals fuelling talk of his 2025 downfall.

International Business Times UK · Nov 7, 2025