Who is Mike Tapp? The controversial minister at the centre of a political row over immigration The immigration minister has often caused a stir on social media The Independent UK · Jun 26
Starmer on the brink: PM and Burnham ‘working towards’ handover in September Tech secretary Peter Kyle said that the PM is discussing the ‘political realities’ of his position as foreign secretary Yvette Cooper becomes the most senior minister to tell him to go but MPs warn Starmer may have to go by mid-July The Independent UK · Jun 21
'Disturbed': MP hits out after armed police threaten peaceful pro-Palestine protester AN MP has said she was “disturbed” to see her constituent threatened by armed police for holding a Palestinian flag. The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2025
‘Impossible’ to make smartphones safe for children, Sophie Winkleman warns Netflix drama Adolescence has fuelled a debate about phones in schools. Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025
Labour Bosses Scramble to Defend Starmer as Gender Row Explodes After Court Ruling Pat McFadden has jumped in to defend Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, insisting he’s not changed his stance on the legal definition of a woman. The Fashion Central · Apr 28, 2025
Kemi Badenoch Demands Apology From Keir Starmer in Explosive PMQs Clash Things got fiery in the Commons as Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch went head-to-head with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The Fashion Central · Apr 24, 2025
Keir Starmer hit by backlash after refusal to apologise to MP Rosie Duffield over transphobia row The gender-critical MP resigned from Labour last September after being widely accused within her own ranks of transphobia Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025
Culture warrior Kemi and defiant Keir slog it out over sex and gender at PMQs The opposition leader was adamant the PM should eat humble pie but he wasn’t having it. Cue a slanging match The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2025
Keir Starmer told to apologise to Rosie Duffield over trans row IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025
Keir Starmer refuses to apologise to Rosie Duffield over transphobia row Kemi Badenoch accused the PM of ‘hounding’ the gender-critical MP out of the Labour Party in a series of ugly exchanges in the Commons The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025
Awkward Live TV Clash as Sky News Star Grills Labour Minister in Cringe-Worthy Standoff A heated exchange unfolded live on Sky News after anchor Anna Jones pressed Health and Social Care Minister Karin Smyth on Labour’s stance. The Fashion Central · Apr 19, 2025
Judicial ruling on legal definition of ‘woman’ will have UK politicians sighing with relief A unambiguous decision by the supreme court helps MPs, MSPs and others dodge difficult questions The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2025
Sir Keir Starmer’s route to ‘common sense position’ on transgender policy The Prime Minister has faced repeated questions over his definition of a woman in the five years since he became Labour leader. Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025
Archbishop selection panel must not be implicated in safeguarding failures – MP A successor to Justin Welby will be chosen by the Crown Nominations Commission. Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025
Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025 Starmer to look at report on legality of Drax power station subsidies The Government has previously faced calls to end financial support for companies such as Drax which generate electricity from burning wood.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025 I don’t want to hear MPs’ personal testimonies in parliament. Issues like assisted dying are for heads, not hearts On matters of war, of life and death, we hear emotional stories from politicians. It may be engaging, but I’m not sure it is right, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2025 20 councillors in Nottinghamshire quit Labour over Starmer leadership Party loses overall control of Broxtowe borough council over claims Labour has abandoned traditional values
The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024 Her Majesty the Queen: Behind Closed Doors review – an unroyally frank look at the horrors of domestic violence This chilling documentary follows Queen Camilla as she raises awareness of shocking cases of violence against women
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024 Keir Starmer does not have a problem with women, says transport secretary Louise Haigh’s remarks follow departures of PM’s chief of staff Sue Gray and MP Rosie Duffield
Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2024 OPINION - Why is it all going so wrong for Rachel Reeves? The Chancellor faces scrutiny with her first Budget looming. Questions remain about her strategy and economic plans
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2024 Revolts and resignations: a timeline of Starmer’s first three months in power Infighting and uproar over welfare and freebies have dashed PM’s hopes of a honeymoon after his election landslide
Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2024 What do political donors get for their money? Labour under fire for accepting freebies The Cabinet Office Minister has said the government is tightening the rules around political gifts
The Conversation · Oct 1, 2024 Keir Starmer’s freebie row is likely to blow over – here’s why MP Rosie Duffield has ensured that the row over Keir Starmer accepting freebies will remain in the news by resigning from the Labour party, stating that they care “more about greed and power than making a difference”.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2024 Rosie Duffield’s savage departure raises difficult questions for Keir Starmer. He’d be foolish to ignore them The MP isn’t alone in complaining about the PM’s inner circle, party donations or welfare reform. Labour should treat this as a warning, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2024 ‘She shouts very loudly’: opinion on Rosie Duffield divided in her constituency The Canterbury MP’s departure from Labour has attracted interest and indifference among the people who live in the Kent city