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The Latest Breaking News from Downing Street

UK and Romania sign defence treaty aimed at strengthening support for Ukraine

On Tuesday afternoon, Sir Keir Starmer hosted Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu in Downing Street.

Evening Standard

Sue Gray decided not to take up regions envoy role – No 10

Downing Street said there were ‘no plans’ for further updates on whether the envoy position might be taken up by someone else.

Evening Standard

Sue Gray will not take up new regions role after resignation as PM’s top aide

Ms Gray was due to take up the new job after she resigned from her position at the heart of Government in October.

Evening Standard

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Keir Starmer ‘set to withdraw Sue Gray job offer’

Ms Gray was due to take up a role as ‘envoy to the nations and regions’ but reports suggest the Prime Minister is preparing to withdraw the offer.

Evening Standard

Starmer hosts veterans and charities at Downing Street ahead of Remembrance Day

Peter Kent, a 99-year-old D-Day veteran, attended the reception.

Evening Standard

Starmer appoints senior Blair-era aide Powell as National Security Adviser

Jonathan Powell will take over from Sir Tim Barrow in the role based in 10 Downing Street, the Cabinet Office said.

The Independent UK

Starmer meets with King of Jordan at Downing Street

They agreed on the need to support a political solution to ‘end the bloodshed’ in Lebanon.

Evening Standard

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Million-signature firework restrictions petition handed in to Downing Street

Campaigner Julie Doorne delivered the petition calling for tighter regulations on Tuesday afternoon.

Evening Standard

Fireworks petition with a million signatures to be handed in to Downing Street

Julie Doorne launched her petition in 2018 calling for tighter rules on fireworks to protect people and animals.

Evening Standard

Watch: Rachel Reeves holds red box outside Downing Street ahead of Labour’s Budget announcement

Watch as Rachel Reeves and other Labour ministers departed Downing Street on Wednesday, 30 October, ahead of the party’s first Budget in 14 years.

The Independent UK

Tensions as three protest marches converge in central London

Opposing marchers from left and right kept apart by police as Chris Kaba’s family hand in note to Downing Street

The Guardian - UK

Angela Rayner given permanent seat on UK national security council

Exclusive: Rebooted Downing Street operation seeks to smooth over reports of tensions with deputy prime minister

The Guardian - UK

No 10 tells aggrieved ministers to make their departments more cost-efficient

Warning comes after three cabinet members complain to Starmer about chancellor’s proposed budget cuts

The Guardian - UK

P&O boss will attend investment summit after Starmer’s rebuke to minister over ‘cowboy’ comment

After efforts by Downing Street to smooth relations, DP World will attend Monday’s gathering, which is thought to be key to attracting investment in the UK

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

The chaos at Keir Starmer’s No 10 isn’t just political gossip – but there’s a way for him to fix it

Sue Gray out, Morgan McSweeney in, Simon Case to leave … the churn highlights how vital the right staff are to any PM’s success, says author Anthony Sneldon

The Independent UK

Starmer bolsters anti-Russian sanctions ahead of welcoming Zelensky to Downing Street

The prime minister’s Ukrainian counterpart is due to visit Downing Street on Thursday

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson claims Downing St flat ‘looked like a crack den’ in new ‘wallpapergate’ row

The former prime minister was embroiled in a scandal over the refurbishment of the Downing Street flat

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer has found his own Dominic Cummings in Morgan McSweeney

News analysis: Just days after Boris Johnson likened Dominic Cummings to a ‘homicidal robot’ in his new book, Keir Starmer seems to embrace the idea of putting a ruthless, analytics-obsessed genius in charge of his Downing Street operation, writes The Independent’s politics editor David Maddox

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The Guardian - UK

Scapegoat Sue Gray’s exit leaves Starmer’s No 10 with nowhere to hide

Downing Street reset means PM and his team only have themselves to blame if they fail to communicate purpose and vision

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer 'will dance to Morgan McSweeney's tune', former Labour MP warns

KEIR Starmer will not be the true power in Downing Street now that Morgan McSweeney has been made his chief of staff, a former Labour MP has said…

The Guardian - UK

Starmer’s new chief of staff to make ‘radical changes’ to No 10 operations

Sources say Morgan McSweeney plans slew of changes as PM attempts to shore up top team after months of rows

The Guardian - UK

Is the Sue Gray debacle another Hartlepool moment for Keir Starmer? Let’s hope so

Labour’s defeat in the 2021 byelection nearly prompted its leader to quit. Instead, he learned lessons – just as he must now, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

Evening Standard

Sue Gray was 'always a goner,' claims Boris Johnson after she quit role as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff

Alastair Campbell fuels criticism of mis-steps in Sir Keir Starmer’s first 100 days

The Guardian - UK

Once Sue Gray became the story, it was clear she had to go

Starmer had to choose between his chief of staff and the architect of Labour’s election victory, Morgan McSweeney

Evening Standard

Sue Gray quits as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff over 'distraction' fears

Gray said she was standing down because it had ‘become clear to me that intense commentary around my position risked becoming a distraction’

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