The Latest Breaking News from Downing Street

Starmer to meet family of murdered student Henry Nowak after hitting out at Musk amid political row

Starmer is set to speak with Nowak’s family in Downing Street on Thursday afternoon

The Independent UK · Jun 4

‘Keir lacks verve’: New Mandelson texts heap pressure on UK PM Starmer to quit

Peter Mandelson’s appointment as Britain’s ambassador to the United States continues to cast a long shadow over Keir Starmer’s government, with a newly released tranche of official documents revealing sharp private criticism of both the prime minister and his Downing Street operation.

The Times of India · Jun 2

Inside the Brexit-voting Labour stronghold that looks set to determine our next prime minister

ON THE GROUND: Labour faces an almighty task to hold onto Makerfield, a seat which typifies its red wall heartlands. Is Andy Burnham the party’s only chance of stopping Reform in this former coal-mining area, which could send him to Downing Street? Dan Haygarth finds out

The Independent UK · May 23

Wes Streeting profile: What would the Ilford North MP be like as Prime Minister?

Asked in 2018 who would be Prime Minister in a decade, the Ilford North MP answered: ‘It'll probably be me’

Evening Standard · May 14

Wes Streeting: A man with his eye on Downing Street

The former health secretary has made no secret of his ambitions to reach the top.

The Independent UK · May 14

‘Whether Starmer stays or goes...’: Larry the Cat’s viral post steals spotlight amid UK political drama

As new political chaos hit UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid growing discussion around his leadership, many social media users appeared to rally behind one familiar Downing Street figure who has outlasted governments, cabinet reshuffles and political turmoil for years, Larry the Cat.

The Times of India · May 13

Wes Streeting ‘preparing to resign’ on Thursday after talks with PM

The Cabinet minister confronted the Prime Minister in Downing Street over the crisis engulfing Labour before the King’s Speech on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · May 13

Starmer needs sharper survival strategy if he is to stay on

Tepid cabinet support and a blunted No 10 operation are making it harder for the prime minister to face down critics

The Guardian - UK · May 12

Rachel Reeves pulls out of event hours after Starmer rejects calls to resign

The Chancellor was seen arriving in Downing Street by car and walking into Number 11 early on Tuesday

The Independent UK · May 12

Will Starmer resign? Timeline of PM’s tumultuous time at No 10 since landslide 2024 election

A timeline of Sir Keir Starmer’s embattled time in Downing Street since July 2024

The Independent UK · May 12