Aide linked to sex offender ‘did not give full account’ before he was given peerage, PM says Keir Starmer defends his actions as Kemi Badenoch asks why Matthew Doyle was given ‘a job for life’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
Who could fill key No 10 vacancies – and win the battle for Starmer’s ear? Everyone around PM agrees ‘chaos’ at No 10 has to be sorted, but there are competing factions trying to gain upper hand The Guardian - UK · Feb 10
Ministers warned not to follow Streeting and publish Mandelson messages Meanwhile, Scotland Yard warned on Tuesday that it was ‘vital due process is followed. Evening Standard · Feb 10
Keir Starmer says he is ‘not prepared to walk away’ after call for resignation PM survives day of high tension after Scots Labour leader Anas Sarwar calls for him to step down amid Peter Mandelson row The Guardian - UK · Feb 9
As Tim Allan quits No 10, will Keir Starmer be the last man standing? NEWS ANALYSIS: As Tim Allan stands down as Keir Starmer’s fourth director of communications – a day after former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney quit – the PM is looking increasingly vulnerable, writes David Maddox The Independent UK · Feb 9
Starmer in fight to reassert control over Labour party after McSweeney exit Allies hope aide’s departure can quell anger over Mandelson scandal but others say it leaves PM dangerously exposed The Guardian - UK · Feb 8
Mandelson faces demands to hand back payoff after sacking over Epstein link A No 10 source said Lord Mandelson should either give the money back or donate it to a charity working with victims. Evening Standard · Feb 7
What next for embattled Starmer after Mandelson scandal? Sir Keir Starmer’s grip on power looks increasingly shaky after the latest revelations about Peter Mandelson led to questions on his judgment. Evening Standard · Feb 6
Police search properties related to Peter Mandelson investigation - as it happened The police said they were carrying out search warrants at two addresses, one in Wiltshire and another in north London The Guardian - UK · Feb 6
No 10 defies calls to sack Morgan McSweeney over Mandelson appointment Amid warnings McSweeney’s survival would leave his position ‘untenable’, PM apologises to Epstein’s victims for appointing Mandelson as US ambassador The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
Trump says Starmer’s Chagos Islands deal was ‘the best he could make’ The US president said he had ‘very productive discussions’ with the Prime Minister about Diego Garcia, where a UK-US military base is located. Evening Standard · Feb 5
‘If someone had pulled the trigger’: MPs rue lack of challenger to oust Starmer PM clings to power after a day when Commons mutiny filled the air, as fallout over Mandelson appointment continues The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
Mandelson files will be published even if embarrassing to No 10, says ISC chair Documents relating to US ambassador appointment being assessed for release by intelligence and security committee The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
How much did Starmer really know about Mandelson’s ties to Epstein? No 10 is under huge pressure to reveal exactly how the former peer was vetted for his job as US ambassador The Guardian - UK · Feb 4
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4 Last chance, Keir? MPs in despair as crisis engulfs Downing Street No 10’s misjudgment over Mandelson has left Labour MPs increasingly aware of the fallibility of the PM and his team
The Guardian - UK · Feb 3 Mandelson scandal shortens odds on Starmer following him out the door Appointment of the ex-ambassador despite tarnished past raises potentially fatal doubts about judgment of PM and his team
Evening Standard · Feb 3 Mandelson let his country down, PM says in call to ‘move at pace’ He has also tasked officials with drafting legislation that will allow the former ambassador’s peerage to be removed.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2 Mandelson could face police inquiry over alleged leak to Epstein Met police assessing reports of alleged misconduct in public office after government information apparently shared
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27 Burnham accuses No 10 sources of lying about byelection decision Manchester mayor suggests claims he was told Labour would not give him permission to stand were untrue
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27 Tuesday briefing: Why Labour banned Burnham – and what the ‘King of the North’ might do next In today’s newsletter: By putting out one fire, Labour might have ignited several others
Evening Standard · Jan 26 UK and US ‘working together’ on Diego Garcia arrangements, No 10 says It came after the Government postponed a parliamentary debate on its Chagos Islands deal.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 22 Andy Burnham’s road back to parliament would be a bumpy one Greater Manchester mayor said to have ‘zero’ chance of NEC selection, but public fuss may just embarrass No 10 enough
Evening Standard · Jan 20 Putin’s Board of Peace invite ‘concerning’, No 10 says, as Starmer mulls offer The board is part of Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan to bring a sustained end to the conflict in Gaza.
Evening Standard · Jan 20 Starmer to press ahead with Chagos Islands handover despite Trump criticism Ministers say the deal is necessary because international court rulings on Mauritian sovereignty had threatened the future of the base.
The Independent UK · Jan 16 Wes Streeting allies hit out at ‘stupid’ briefings after ministers ‘urge Starmer to sack him for disloyalty’ Senior government figures are reportedly pressing for Mr Streeting's removal, citing his ‘outspoken opinions’