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Cabinet secretary Wormald ‘continues to have PM’s support’ says No 10

Downing Street was responding to speculation the country’s top civil servant could be moved from his role within months.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

No 10 pledges action on Maccabi fans ban a week after police warned of risk

Discussions are happening ‘at pace, across Government’ to overturn the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending the Aston Villa match, No 10 said.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

Discussions to overturn ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans happening ‘at pace’ – No 10

Sir Keir Starmer wants to do ‘everything in his power’ to ensure Jewish people feel safe in the UK, a No 10 spokesman added.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

Boris Johnson urged to explain dealings with Saudi officials since leaving role as prime minister

Mr Johnson was accused of a “lack of cooperation” when contacted by Whitehall’s appointments watchdog

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025

No way back to government role for Mandelson after Epstein scandal, Starmer says

Labour peer was sacked last month as ambassador to Washington over his links to Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025

Lack of school closure plan ‘an extraordinary dereliction of duty’, Covid inquiry told

Academy trust head Jon Coles says he nearly fell off his chair when Gavin Williamson said no plan was in place

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025

Andy Burnham says ‘climate of fear’ in Labour is shutting down debate

Greater Manchester mayor calls for change as he continues criticism of party under Starmer at conference fringe event

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2025

Starmer calling Reform ‘racist’ risks backlash while staking Labour’s moral claim

Labour MPs and members are relieved to hear him speak so unequivocally, but expect criticism from the right

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2025

‘There are ripples of hope’: allies of Keir Starmer say he can prove doubters wrong

At Labour conference the PM needs to draw a line under the chaos and prove he is best placed to challenge Reform UK

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2025

Starmer to unveil digital ID cards in plan set to ignite civil liberties row

‘Brit card’ already facing opposition from privacy campaigners as government looks for ways to tackle illegal immigration

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025