Keir Starmer ‘threw Olly Robbins under the bus’ in wake of Mandelson vetting row Exclusive: Helen MacNamara calls Starmer’s decision to sack Olly Robbins ‘unacceptable’ The Independent UK · Apr 17
Starmer accused of ‘cover-up’ over Mandelson vetting scandal The Independent put revelations that Peter Mandelson had failed MI6 vetting for the US ambassador role to Downing Street in September – but a ‘furious’ PM insists he did not know until this week The Independent UK · Apr 17
Chancellor slams Trump’s Iran war ‘folly’ as threat of recession looms Rachel Reeves says she is ‘very frustrated and angry’ at America’s actions in the Middle East The Independent UK · Apr 14
Antonia Romeo given powerful mandate to deliver No 10’s priorities PM’s most senior civil servant now has task of rewriting civil service code and ‘making it recognised for improved productivity’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 7
All options on table over Kanye West’s permission to enter UK, No 10 says No 10 said decisions would be taken on a ‘case-by-case basis, in line with the law’ amid a backlash over the rapper’s antisemitic comments. Evening Standard · Apr 7
Karl Turner has Labour whip suspended after criticism of Starmer and No 10 Hull East MP was recently interviewed by Jody McIntyre, campaigner who stood against Jess Phillips in 2024 The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
Starmer says he is ‘unapologetic’ about his focus on national interest when asked how he deals with ‘rude’ Trump – as it happened PM tells MPs ‘a lot of what is said or done is undoubtedly said or done to put pressure on me’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
Anger grows among UK ministers amid fears Iran war could jeopardise Britain’s fragile finances Some in cabinet in despair over possible impact of war begun by Donald Trump, who branded Nato allies ‘cowards’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
No 10 declines to commit to immigration reform after Rayner criticism The former deputy prime minister said changes to indefinite leave to remain for people already living in Britain would be a ‘breach of trust’. Evening Standard · Mar 18
UK calls for allies to keep pressure on Russia after US eases oil sanctions No 10 said the decision ultimately lay with the US but that Britain remained committed to bringing ‘maximum’ financial strain on Moscow. Evening Standard · Mar 13
Tories call on Starmer’s ethics adviser to investigate Mandelson ‘cover-up’ The Opposition has written to standards watchdog Sir Laurie Magnus calling for him to look into a ‘potential cover-up’. Evening Standard · Mar 12
No 10 rejects claims it covered up Starmer’s role in Mandelson appointment Downing Street also denies vetting and approval for US ambassador role was rushed through, after release of documents The Guardian - UK · Mar 12
No 10 denies Mandelson files ‘cover-up’ claims as Starmer admits appointment was mistake PM takes personal responsibility for his ‘mistake’ and reiterates apology to Epstein’s victims The Independent UK · Mar 12
Starmer’s flagship ‘one in, one out’ scheme returning just 12 people a week to France New data shows that 377 people have been removed back to France under deal since last August The Independent UK · Mar 12
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Warning UK in ‘similar situation’ to pre-Second World War Sir Alan Campbell insisted the Government was working to rebuild the country’s defences
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Starmer admits ‘mistake’ in Mandelson appointment as No 10 denies cover up The Prime Minister faced media questions for the first time since the release of Government material related to the disgraced peer.
The Independent UK · Mar 11 Mandelson papers reveal Keir Starmer ignored warnings over peer’s links to Epstein PM was warned about ambassador’s links to Epstein and told hiring him could cause ‘reputational damage’
The Guardian - UK · Mar 5 Starmer is facing a cocktail of dissent that is growing ever more potent After the Greens’ byelection win, PM’s failure to make a progressive offer has angered Labour’s soft-left majority
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27 Labour leadership truce holds for now but clock is ticking for Starmer Countdown to May has begun and dejected Labour MPs want to see in that time PM is capable of change
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23 Inquiry into Andrew’s links to Jeffrey Epstein is matter for MPs, says No 10 Prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand say they would not object to his removal from royal succession line
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21 Starmer 2.0: could a more authentic PM revive Labour’s appeal? After surviving a coup, and with his critics chastened, No 10 insiders say a more combative PM is up for taking the fight to Reform UK
The Independent UK · Feb 13 ‘Get a grip’ of No 10 briefings, Starmer told after cabinet secretary forced out Opposition leaders have accused Starmer of throwing his outgoing cabinet secretary ‘under the bus’ to ‘save his own skin’
Evening Standard · Feb 11 ‘Clearly not’: Lucy Powell asked if she would have ennobled Lord Doyle The peer, who has had the Labour whip removed, earlier apologised and said he believed Morton’s initial assertions of innocence.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 11 Furious female Labour MPs urge Starmer to make a woman his de facto deputy Harriet Harman leads calls for an appointment that would ‘turbocharge’ a ‘complete culture change’ at No 10
Evening Standard · Feb 11 No 10 not aware of Lord Doyle’s links to paedophile before peerage – minister Sir Keir Starmer’s former spin doctor had the Labour whip removed over his ties to a paedophile councillor.