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
Starmer’s head of communications Steph Driver quits in latest No 10 exit Exclusive: Departure of key figure comes little over a week after that of director of political strategy The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025
UK faces ‘fight of our times’ against toxic division shown in far-right rally, says Starmer No 10 extends criticism to Elon Musk saying ethnic minority Britons would be scared by call to violence The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025
What Are The Paul Ovenden Messages? Resignation Follows Message Controversy Around Starmer Aide Labour aide Paul Ovenden resigns after 2017 messages about Diane Abbott surface, sparking criticism and renewed scrutiny of Westminster workplace culture. International Business Times UK · Sep 16, 2025
Top Starmer aide quits Government after ‘appalling’ remarks about Diane Abbott A No 10 spokesperson condemned comments made by Paul Ovenden in a series of messages in 2017. Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025
No 10 accuses Musk of ‘dangerous and inflammatory’ language No 10 said rhetoric used by the tech billionaire threatened ‘violence and intimidation’ on Britain’s streets. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Keir Starmer will be ousted as Labour leader unless he 'changes course immediately', MPs warn Labour MPs are reeling over high-profile sackings and resignations in recent weeks Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025
Labour Insiders Say Starmer Must Quell Epstein‑Mandelson Scandal or 'Lose' Leadership Leaked emails show Mandelson urged Epstein's early release; Starmer defended him 48 hrs after No 10 got them, then sacked International Business Times UK · Sep 15, 2025
Labour MPs will hope Starmer’s words after far-right rally signal shift in tone No 10’s strong statement is welcome change for many in the party amid growing agitation over ‘progressive emergency’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2025 Thames Water paid £1m-plus to corporate spooks firm part-owned by Starmer adviser Exclusive: Hakluyt – formerly run by Varun Chandra – has been advising utilities company as it tries to avoid renationalisation
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2025 Starmer ‘defended Mandelson after No 10 had received Epstein emails’ PM understood not to have seen messages from former ambassador to sex offender when speaking in Commons
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025 Labour deputy contender Lucy Powell calls for culture change at No 10 Ex-Commons leader says she wants Downing Street to be better connected to MPs and that she would deliver difficult truths to PM
The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2025 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 Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025 Downing Street says Starmer still has ‘confidence in his top team’ after Rayner and Mandelson departures – as it happened Scotland secretary Douglas Alexander said of Rayner’s departure that MPs ‘feel quite acutely that sense of loss’
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025 Spotlight falls on Starmer’s political judgment after Mandelson sacking Decision to end support for US ambassador over Jeffrey Epstein links comes just before Donald Trump state visit
The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2025 No 10 appointed Peter Mandelson despite security concerns, reports say DOWNING Street made Peter Mandelson UK ambassador to the US despite the security services expressing concerns, according to reports.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025 Epstein’s shadow hangs over special relationship before Trump state visit Jeffrey Epstein’s toxic legacy has touched the US and UK governments and the royal family.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025 Starmer tightens grip on economic policy by strengthening autumn ‘budget board’ Key figures from No 10 and No 11 appointed to group include Torsten Bell, new economic adviser Minouche Shafik and comms chief Tim Allan
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 Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025 The most significant moves in Starmer’s reshuffled cabinet after Rayner exit Deputy PM’s departure prompts wholesale changes with some of government’s biggest names moving jobs