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BBC Newsnight 'all over the place' amid Diane Abbott coverage, says journalist

BBC Newsnight has been slammed for its “biased” coverage of Diane Abbott’s return to the Labour Party by an investigative journalist.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3

Andy Burnham: dodging scrutiny, or just a different type of communicator?

Avoiding traditional questions and stilted broadcast clips, PM-in-waiting has evolved his style of media management

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

Starmer’s top advisers knew about ‘indefensible’ journalists probe, documents reveal

PM’s former chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, among aides briefed on investigation into reporters writing about Labour Together

The Guardian - UK · May 20

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Keir Starmer's inner circle knew about spying operation on journalist

KEIR Starmer’s inner circle were informed that Labour Together were spying on journalists, it has emerged.

The National (Scotland) · May 20

Voices: Keir Starmer’s promise to deliver should have brought results by now

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The embattled prime minister is much more clear-eyed about the scale of the task ahead of him than many believe – but knowing what to do is not the same as getting on and doing it

The Independent UK · Jan 2

Downing Street has only itself to blame for lack of grip on Whitehall, say experts

Ex-No 10 adviser Paul Ovenden says ‘political perma-class’ has distracted government, but critics argue ministers already have power to act

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2

Keir Starmer's Ex-Aide Reveals Alaa Abd El-Fattah Was Whitehall 'Running Joke'—Here's Why

Former advisor Paul Ovenden criticizes UK government's focus on Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, revealing internal skepticism and highlighting lobbying influence over foreign policy.

International Business Times UK · Jan 2

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Distractions over Abd el-Fattah were running joke, says ex-Starmer adviser

Paul Ovenden argues time spent discussing political prisoner was symptom of government struggling to focus

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2

BBC failed to act on texts targeting Diane Abbott months before scandal

The texts that led to the resignation of Paul Ovenden, Keir Starmer’s director of political strategy, were shown to BBC Newsnight two months ago,…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2025

More revelations will follow leak which led PM’s aide to resign, author says

‘A lot more revelations’ about senior figures at the heart of Sir Keir’s Government will come to light in a new book, author Paul Holden said.

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

BBC ‘refused to publish Keir Starmer aide's messages’, ex-Labour officials claim

THE BBC knew about derogatory messages about veteran MP Diane Abbott sent by a close Keir Starmer aide before the 2024 General Election but…

The National (Scotland) · 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

Mandelson ‘did not have national security vetting’ before he was appointed US ambassador: UK politics live

Parliament is holding a three-hour emergency debate on Tuesday to grill the government on the hiring of Lord Peter Mandelson

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

Starmer aide resigns after messages about Diane Abbot were uncovered

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The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025

Starmer aide’s exit over lewd Abbott jokes deepens crisis as Trump arrives

Labour MPs talk openly about replacing PM, as third senior ally in two weeks departs after publication of messages

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 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.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025

Top Starmer aide quits over sexually explicit Diane Abbott messages

Paul Ovenden resigns from director of strategy role after ‘unacceptable’ messages sent in 2017 uncovered

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025

Senior Starmer adviser quits over offensive Diane Abbott messages

Departure of political strategy director Paul Ovenden is yet another setback for PM after Mandelson and Rayner exits

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025

Top Keir Starmer aide quits after sexual comments about Diane Abbott

ONE of Keir Starmer's top aides has quit after leaked messages revealed he made sexually explicit comments about veteran MP Diane Abbott ...

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025

Senior Starmer aide quits over 'sexually explicit' messages about Diane Abbott in new blow to PM

Number 10’s Director of Strategy Paul Ovenden quits after emails he sent in 2017 emerge

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023

Who’s who in Keir Starmer’s reshaped top team?

A look at the key people advising, influencing and masterminding the Labour leader’s bid to become PM

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