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Why civil service pensions have been delayed as backlog still over 30,000

One civil servant says the situation has ‘ruined my mental health’

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Labour seeking ‘deeper relationship’ with EU under Burnham, new minister says

Exclusive: Hamish Falconer wants ‘sense of renewed pace’ in post-Brexit talks while staying within Labour’s red lines

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9

Starmer allies see ‘hint of retribution’ in Burnham reshuffle

Former PM’s supporters question pledge to end factional infighting after more than half his cabinet removed or demoted

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

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Andy Burnham’s cabinet changes open door to rethink on Brexit

ANALYSIS: The appointment of Hamish Falconer to lead Brexit reset talks suggests Andy Burnham may end up reconsidering Keir Starmer’s red lines, political editor David Maddox writes

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Capita apologises for civil service pension failures as shares hit

Cabinet officer Nick Thomas-Symonds said Capita’s pension scheme contract was a ‘prime candidate’ to be brought back under Government management.

Evening Standard · Jul 7

Capita shares plunge following civil service pension scheme failures

Cabinet officer Nick Thomas-Symonds pledged to recover 'every single penny' from Capita

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Thousands waiting on pension payments after Capita misses crucial deadline: ‘It’s unacceptable’

Capita has officially missed the government’s June 30 deadline to deliver the full terms of its £239 million Civil Service Pensions contract, PCS said

The Independent UK · Jun 30

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‘No evidence of wrongdoing found’ after minister’s text exchange

Thomas-Symonds has remained loyal to Sir Keir amid turmoil at the top of Government

The Independent UK · Jun 28

Who is likely to be in or out of a Burnham cabinet?

Big hitters such as Miliband, Mahmood and Streeting are seen as in line for the top jobs; others face an abrupt end to their ministerial careers

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23

Cabinet ministers loyal to Starmer urge Darren Jones not to run for Labour leadership

Chief secretary to the prime minister is being encouraged by some MPs to stand against Andy Burnham

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23

Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham have met away from No 10 to discuss transition – as it happened

Prime minister said to have left Downing Street for secret meeting with his probable successor

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23

Ten years after Brexit vote Keir Starmer’s legacy could be UK-EU reset deals

The anniversary of the referendum arrives amid a backdrop of uncertainty surrounding Starmer’s political future.

The Independent UK · Jun 21

UK minister ‘very confident’ of getting triple EU reset deal done at July summit

Nick Thomas-Symonds tells Euronews he’s “very confident” London and Brussels will close new pacts on agri-food exports, electricity and youth mobility when they convene for a summit in July, as domestic pressure mounts on his government.

Euronews · Jun 17

Only way to keep British energy prices down is closer ties with Europe, says Starmer’s top negotiator

Top Starmer ally Nick Thomas-Symonds is pursuing a pragmatic approach to resetting the UK’s relationship with the EU 10 years after the referendum

The Independent UK · Jun 10

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The Independent UK · Jun 8

How Labour could redraw Britain’s Brexit ‘red lines’

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The Independent UK · Jun 8

Labour may reconsider Brexit red lines, Britain’s top EU negotiator suggests

Labour’s Brexit ‘red lines’ rule out rejoining the customs union and single market or allowing free movement of labour

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2

Streeting says raising concerns over Gaza in government like ‘hitting up against a brick wall’

Ex-health secretary was described as ‘hysterical’ on issue by Peter Mandelson in messages disclosed this week

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2

Labour ‘not looking to raise taxes to fund benefits’ as Mandelson messages suggest

Nick Thomas-Symonds defends ‘embarrassing’ Whatsapp messages between Pat McFadden and Mandelson

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The Guardian - UK · May 13

Starmer holds 16-minute meeting with Streeting amid leadership crisis

Ally of health secretary calls for prime minister to set out timetable for departure ahead of king’s speech

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26

Lonely at the top: who are Keir Starmer’s allies as daunting May elections loom?

Prime minister has shed trusted staffers but can still turn to many genuine friends in and out of government

The Independent UK · Apr 23

Former Brexit boss says Britain should rejoin EU after failed ‘heady promises’

Philip Rycroft said the British public was ‘falling out of love’ with Brexit

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Royal Mail pension scheme contract terminated after ‘failure to deliver numerous milestones’

The Government will do all it can to ensure continuity of service, Royal Mail pensioners were assured

Evening Standard · Apr 22

Capita’s Royal Mail pension scheme contract terminated after failures – minister

The Government will do all it can to ensure continuity of service, Royal Mail pensioners were assured.

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Cabinet minister grilled over fears of unvetted staff inside government after Mandelson scandal

Cabinet minister Nick Thomas-Symonds faced a grilling from Victoria Derbyshire over fears of unvetted staff inside the government following the Lord Peter Mandelson scandal.

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Starmer-Mandelson latest: Labour MPs turn on PM over vetting scandal - but Reeves rules out leadership contest

MPs warned of a ‘a toxic culture’ taking hold at No 10

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