The Latest Breaking News from Downing Street

Data suggests Labour would be making a mistake if it ousted Keir Starmer after May elections

British electoral politics in the 1980s were dominated by Margaret Thatcher, the prime minister for the whole of that decade. Similarly, Tony Blair dominated elections when he was in Downing Street from 1997 to 2007. In sharp contrast, the decade from 2015 to 2025 saw no fewer than six prime…

The Conversation · Jan 15

Red Roses set sights on Six Nations sell-out at Downing Street reception to celebrate World Cup triumph

England triumphed in front of a capacity crowd at Twickenham in September and return in April to take on Ireland in their Women’s Six Nations opener

The Independent UK · Jan 15

Larry the cat causes chaos during Polish president’s visit to Downing Street

Larry the cat tripped up a photographer as he exited Downing Street following Polish president Karol Nawrocki's meeting with Sir Keir Starmer on Tuesday, 13 January.

The Independent UK · Jan 14

British officials feared ‘top man’ in Northern Bank robbery would avoid arrest

Downing Street chief of staff at the time, Jonathan Powell, said the robbery ‘had knocked up the price’ of peace negotiations.

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025

Keir Starmer hosts frontline workers for early Christmas dinner at No 10

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer hosted public sector workers at 10 Downing Street for an early Christmas dinner, honouring those who will spend the festive period working to keep the country safe.

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025

Merry Christmas, Keir Starmer: despite everything, you’re still the best man for the job

Rumours of the prime minister’s demise are premature. Yes, the polls look bad – but these days they reflect little more than voters’ passing whims, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025

PM meets Belgian leader for talks on unlocking Russian assets for Ukraine

The Prime Minister hosted Bart De Wever at Downing Street meeting on Friday.

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025

UK politics: Trump talks ‘complete nonsense’ about crime in London, says Met police commissioner – as it happened

Mark Rowley says capital is a safe city, and claims of no-go areas are ‘completely false’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2025

European leaders rally behind Ukraine in Downing Street talks

Hopes rise of a breakthrough in using £78bn of frozen Russian assets to bankroll Kyiv

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025

Zelensky says Ukraine ‘can’t manage’ without US or European support

Sir Keir Starmer hosted Volodymyr Zelensky along with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for private talks.

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025