The Latest Breaking News from John Major

What is new in the latest release of Peter Mandelson documents?

Massive tranche reveals ex-ambassador’s scorn for Starmer’s leadership and his unwillingness to share information

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1

7 things we learnt from the latest Mandelson files release

THE UK Government has released three 500-page files containing key documents and personal WhatsApp messages between Peter Mandelson and senior…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1

Here's what Keir Starmer said to Peter Mandelson before he was appointed

MESSAGES between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Peter Mandelson prior to his appointment as US ambassador have been released

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1

John Major says UK should avoid constant leadership changes as he warns of ‘gameshow politics’

Sir John Major has said that prime ministers are leaving their positions too quickly as he compared modern UK politics to a “game show”.

The Independent UK · May 2

Prime ministers have always faced political scandals – so why can’t they weather them now?

UK prime ministers today are about as secure in their jobs as football managers. In the nearly three decades between 1979 and 2005, Britain had just three prime ministers: Margaret Thatcher, John Major and Tony Blair. From 2005-2015, we again had three: Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron.

The Conversation · Apr 24

Today, it fell to parliament to hold Keir Starmer to account for the Mandelson scandal. It largely failed

On these occasions, MPs have a solemn duty to reflect the public’s anger and need for answers. A pity that so few seem able to fulfil it, says political commentator Toby Helm

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20

This Week in History: Iran goes nuclear, Princess Diana’s historic handshake and the fall of Sicily’s godfather

Explore how major events between 6 and 12 April were captured on The Independent’s front pages

The Independent UK · Apr 7

Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: there may be 50 shades, but there’s only one Correct Grey

The true quality of a fabric is revealed by a neutral tone – one that beautifully offsets the brighter tones of 2026. Just don’t mention John Major

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25

Dame Jenni Murray obituary

Fearless broadcaster who was the longest-serving presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22

Northern Irish peace process given to British ‘on a plate’, Adams tells court

Gerry Adams is giving evidence in London as part of a High Court claim against him by three bomb victims.

Evening Standard · Mar 17