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UN urges UK government to scrap welfare cuts over human rights concerns

Experts say they are ‘dismayed’ at the government’s language around planned changes to benefits

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

Labour MP says Starmer not ‘up to the job’ as PM defends under-fire aide over Mandelson sacking

Downing Street rowed in behind the under-fire chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, on Friday morning amid questions over his involvement in the appointment of Peter Mandelson

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

Ex-M16 chief slams Starmer’s ‘appalling judgement’ over Mandelson US ambassador appointment

Allies of the Labour grandee said he admitted in his vetting interview for the diplomat job that he continued his relationship with the paedophile for many years

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025

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Morgan McSweeney 'insistent' on Peter Mandelson appointment despite Epstein links

MORGAN McSweeney is facing criticism over his role in Peter Mandelson becoming ambassador to the US after it emerged he was “very insistent” on…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2025

Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney ‘pushed for appointment of Mandelson’

Growing questions over prime minister’s judgement after dramatic sacking of Peter Mandelson on Thursday

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

Peter Mandelson: the lights go out on Labour’s Prince of Darkness – again

The party veteran’s exit in the wake of the Epstein revelations looks like the final stop of a rollercoaster career

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025

Sacked Mandelson: Being ambassador to US was ‘privilege of my life’

The peer said he deeply regretted the circumstances of his departure from the British embassy in Washington.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

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Voices: Sorry, Bridget Phillipson – you’re not going to be Labour’s deputy leader. Here’s why…

COMMENT: The education secretary is one of the more popular cabinet ministers – but, says John Rentoul, no frontbencher has a hope of winning a contest that’s decided by party members

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

The truth about Keir Starmer's reshuffle – and who's really got the power

THE definition of insanity is, famously, doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2025

Who's in the running to replace Angela Rayner as Labour deputy leader?

The starting gun has been fired on the race to succeed Angela Rayner as deputy leader of the Labour Party.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2025

Keir Starmer hands loyal Scottish Labour MPs top Government jobs – see full list

A HOST of Scottish Labour loyalists – including a former Better Together chief and the wife of Keir Starmer’s top strategist – have been given…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2025

Rayner’s allies lash out at Starmer after deputy prime minister resigns in tax scandal

Angela Rayner’s allies believe she has been betrayed by Keir Starmer and that her departure followed a months-long ‘get Angela’ campaign

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025

Keir Starmer to release new peerage list in attempt to bolster Lords influence

PM hopes list of Labour allies promoted to upper house will rebalance numbers and drive through legislation

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025

Starmer seeks to wrest back policy control from Treasury in No 10 shake-up

Prime minister brings in chancellor’s deputy and former Bank of England chief to newly created senior roles

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2025

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The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025

Starmer’s reshuffle and stories about Rayner reveal trouble at the top of the Labour party

NEWS ANALYSIS: Keir Starmer has attempted to take back control of his government with a mini-reshuffle on MPs return from recess. But tension at the top of the party has not gone away, political editor David Maddox reports

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2025

Keir Starmer shakes up No 10 operation with mini-reshuffle

Exclusive: Darren Jones appointed to new senior role in charge of day-to-day delivery of PM’s priorities

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Tell us what Labour actually stands for, prime minister

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The resignation of Sir Keir Starmer’s principal private secretary – the third senior departure from Downing Street in less than a year – points to deep-rooted problems within the administration

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Once is unlucky, three times is a pattern: Departures from Starmer’s top team reflect dysfunction in No 10

NEWS ANALYSIS: The departure of Nin Pandit, the third senior figure from Downing Street to quit in 10 months, reflects a government struggling to keep on top of the agenda, says political editor David Maddox

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The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025

Voices: Could this be the way Starmer placates his revolting MPs?

INSIDE WESTMINSTER: With parliament now in recess, the prime minister can spend his summer working out a new direction for his turbulent administration, says Andrew Grice – he could do well to remember a key value that Labour ought to stand for

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Voices: Peter Kyle’s flawed attack on Nigel Farage shows which way Keir Starmer should turn

COMMENT: While the prime minister is spending the summer working out a direction for his government, his science secretary has taught him a crucial lesson, says Andrew Grice

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2025

The inside story of how Starmer seized back control of Labour – but with a risk

NEWS ANALYSIS: As the long summer recess approached, the PM dramatically suspended four Labour MPs to reassert his authority. Political editor David Maddox looks at how events unfolded and what it means through the eyes of those involved

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney is Government's highest paid special adviser, figures show

Morgan McSweeney is paid between £155,000 and £159,999, according to data released by the Cabinet Office

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff highest paid special adviser

Morgan McSweeney is paid between £155,000 and £159,999, according to data released by the Cabinet Office.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025

How Angela Rayner has become the most influential figure in Starmer’s government – for now

NEWS ANALYSIS: The Independent's Political Editor David Maddox says that despite the clash with Unite, the deputy prime minister’s influence is unmatched since the welfare rebellion

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025

Voices: Could Nigel Farage do worse as prime minister? You better believe it

COMMENT: We ought to take Reform seriously as a possible party of government – and Nigel Farage as a possible PM – so let’s give his ideas the scrutiny they deserve, writes John Rentoul

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