The Latest Breaking News from David Lammy

Lammy makes history as first black politician to lead Prime Minister’s Questions

The Deputy Prime Minister was standing in for Sir Keir Starmer while the Prime Minister attends Cop30 in Brazil.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025

Rattled Lammy refuses to say whether prisoner has been accidentally freed from jail - despite manhunt under way

Deputy prime minister lashes out during PMQs and tells shadow minister to ‘get a grip’ after repeated questions over the bungled release of Hadush Kebatu

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

Watch live: Lammy faces PMQs grilling after Reeves hints at tax rises

Watch live as David Lammy, Britain’s deputy prime minister, faces Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (5 November).

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

Andrew’s name removed from roll in first key step to stripping him of titles

Buckingham Palace confirmed his name was struck from the roll

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025

Andrew’s name scrubbed from peerage roll in key step to strip him of titles

The King took the dramatic decision to formally strip his brother Andrew of his Prince and Duke of York titles and HRH style.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2025

UK politics: Worries about immigration are ‘manufactured panic’ says charity as poll shows issue not a local concern – as it happened

YouGov poll say only 26% of people say immigration is an issue locally but more than half believe it to be a national issue

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2025

Lord Chancellor David Lammy to remove Duke of York from peerage roll

The King is sending royal warrants to Mr Lammy to strike the dukedom of York from the peerage roll.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

£500 paid to migrant sex offender ‘galling’ but right thing to do, says minister

Sarah Jones said removing Hadush Kebatu from the flight and taking him back into custody would have cost thousands of pounds.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

UK Aid for Gaza: Palestine Students Can Now Bring Dependants Into The Country - Possible Effects And What Do Brits Really Feel

In a pivotal 2025 policy shift, the UK permits Gaza students to bring dependants amid an expanded aid programme. Discover the impact on families, policy implications, and the divided British response to Palestinian immigration and the Israel–Gaza conflict.

International Business Times UK · Oct 30, 2025

Reform MP’s advert comments risk normalising ‘flagrant racism’ – Lammy

Sarah Pochin apologised for causing offence after saying she was ‘driven mad’ by seeing ‘adverts full of black and Asian people’.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025