Starmer to chair Cobra meeting on economic impact of Iran war The Prime Minister will convene the emergency committee with representatives from the Bank of England. Evening Standard · Apr 27
G7 central banks poised to hold borrowing costs amid concerns over prolonged Iran war Critical week for global economy as banks expected to issue warnings over conflict driving up prices The Guardian - UK · Apr 27
Opposition parties ‘playing silly political games’ calling for PM to face probe Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure over revelations about Lord Peter Mandelson’s vetting process. Evening Standard · Apr 27
No 10 publishes previously confidential memo to refute claim that Starmer misled MPs over Mandelson appointment – as it happened Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle earlier confirmed that MPs will decide whether to let inquiry into Keir Starmer’s statements over Peter Mandelson proceed The Guardian - UK · Apr 27
‘Preparing terrorist acts’: UK police arrest another man over attacks on Jewish-linked sites in London A 37-year-old man has been arrested by counter-terrorism police in connection with a series of attacks targeting Jewish institutions across London. The Times of India · Apr 27
Senior Labour figures say call for new Mandelson investigation is a ‘political stunt’ Conservatives expected to push for privileges committee involvement in a Commons vote on Monday The Guardian - UK · Apr 27
Counter-terror police arrest man in connection with attacks on London Jewish sites IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 27
Angela Rayner's allies should stop plotting to topple Keir Starmer, says minister as PM fights to stay in No10 ‘Labour doesn't win elections very often. Let's not squander this opportunity to change the country for the better,’ says Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds Evening Standard · Apr 27
New IRA suspected in car bomb blast outside Northern Ireland police station Police probe a car bomb outside Dunmurry station near Belfast, with two minors evacuated and the New IRA suspected of the overnight attack. Euronews · Apr 27
Starmer facing another bruising week over Mandelson vetting scandal The Prime Minister will seek to shift focus from the fallout over the vetting for Lord Peter Mandelson. Evening Standard · Apr 27
Man, 37, arrested by counter-terror police investigating attacks on Jewish sites There have now been 26 people arrested over the series of attacks on Jewish sites since late March Evening Standard · Apr 27
Keir Starmer ridiculed in Saturday Night Live parody over Peter Mandelson appointment IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 27
Zombie politics is the new norm and Starmer’s dying premiership is the latest instalment Distracted, listless and unambitious – the PM’s true form has finally emerged. But whatever comes next must end this ruinous cycle, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik The Guardian - UK · Apr 27
Security ramped up for King's visit to US after 'assassination attempt' on Donald Trump Security teams in Britain and the US worked through the night assessing the state visit after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Evening Standard · Apr 27
The Independent UK · Apr 27 ‘All appropriate security measures’ in place for King’s US visit – ambassador Buckingham Palace confirmed the visit would “proceed as planned” after talks were held on both sides of the Atlantic and Government advice taken.
Evening Standard · Apr 26 Labour could lose control of Starmer's Camden council in biggest London politics shock for nearly 60 years - poll Zack Polanski’s Green Party is neck-and-neck with Labour in the north London borough, according to new poll
Evening Standard · Apr 26 Campbell likens Starmer to Bush as he warns of ‘dark place’ if Labour fails Alastair Campbell said Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer struggles to get his personality across.
The Independent UK · Apr 26 Keir Starmer to call time on ‘disgraceful’ shop theft ‘free-for-all’ Speaking on Monday, the prime minister will hit out at ‘disgraceful’ attempts to ‘cheat the system’ through high street shoplifting
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26 UK urged to deploy EU-style ‘trade bazooka’ against Trump’s tariffs ‘Inadequate economic security’ is putting growth and jobs at risk, says British Chambers of Commerce
The Times of India · Apr 26 Keir Starmer leadership crisis: UK PM insists Labour MPs back him amid growing calls to quit As the storm of controversy brews, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rallied his troops, insisting on the robust support from Labour MPs during this turbulent period. The uproar revolves around the unexpected appointment of Lord Mandelson as US ambassador, alleged to have caught Starmer off guard regarding critical security briefings.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26 The Guardian view on Starmer’s Mandelson gamble: his political judgment faces scrutiny in pivotal week Editorial: Conflicting accounts will be tested in parliament. The outcome may not be decisive, but risks reinforcing concerns about PM’s leadership
International Business Times UK · Apr 26 Canada Changes Law: Millions of Americans May Already Be Canadian Citizens — and Don't Know It Yet Canada's quiet change to its citizenship law has triggered a rush of applications from Americans who have discovered they may already be legally Canadian through an ancestor.
The Independent UK · Apr 26 Starmer says most Labour MPs support him and ‘want to get on with the job’ IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26 Lonely at the top: who are Keir Starmer’s allies as daunting May elections loom? Prime minister has shed trusted staffers but can still turn to many genuine friends in and out of government
Evening Standard · Apr 26 Intense talks over King's security for US state visit after gunman attacks White House correspondents' dinner The White House correspondents’ dinner gunman incident happened just 48 hours before the King embarks on his US state visit