Rival Labour factions understood to be discussing how to remove Keir Starmer as leader Talk among MPs shifts from whether PM could be removed to possible processes for ‘transition’ as frustration grows The Guardian - UK · Apr 26
‘Very reasonable’ for King Charles to speak to Trump about Falklands row Downing Street has insisted the islands’ sovereignty is ‘not in question’, but Argentina has renewed calls for talks with the UK over the Falklands The Independent UK · Apr 26
Will King Charles Cancel His US Visit After the Trump Dinner Shooting? Security Protocols Explained King Charles's upcoming US visit faces scrutiny following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Security measures are under review, but the visit is still expected to proceed. International Business Times UK · Apr 26
Starmer insists ‘vast majority’ of Labour MPs support him despite Mandelson scandal As the prime minister faces existential questions about his future in power, he said he still believes he can win the next election The Independent UK · Apr 26
France's Macron joins world leaders in support of Trump after gun attack at gala France's president Emmanuel Macron on Sunday joined leaders from across the world to offer support to Donald Trump after a gun attack during the American president's annual gala dinner in Washington with journalists. Radio France Internationale · Apr 26
‘No case to answer’ on Mandelson, says minister amid call for PM to face probe Darren Jones also accused the Conservatives of ‘using tactics’ ahead of local elections. Evening Standard · Apr 26
SNL UK mocks Keir Starmer over Mandelson appointment and ‘fake farmer’ Jeremy Clarkson in brutal sketch ‘SNL UK’ stars played Keir Starmer and Jeremy Clarkson in a parody of ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ The Independent UK · Apr 26
Washington shooting: King’s security for US trip always ‘taken very seriously’ The US president said the attack ‘unified’ political opponents and the press attending the event at a Washington DC hotel. Evening Standard · Apr 26
Trump insists King’s state visit will go ahead as security reviewed after Washington shooting Buckingham Palace said talks are taking place to review ‘what degree the events of Saturday evening may or may not impact on the operational planning for the visit’ The Independent UK · Apr 26
Local judgements will punish national failures THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Labour leaders in Scotland and Wales, and Labour mayors in England, are worried that the voters will use the elections as a referendum on Keir Starmer. But what is most important is that they vote at all The Independent UK · Apr 26
Starmer says ‘vast majority’ of Labour MPs still support him, despite Mandelson controversy – as it happened Prime minister says ‘you never hear from … the people who are supportive, loyal and just want to get on with the job’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 26
Starmer says there was only ‘everyday pressure’ to clear Mandelson appointment The Prime Minister stood by his decision to sack Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins. Evening Standard · Apr 25
Holyrood election Scotland’s chance to vote ‘no confidence’ in Starmer – Flynn The SNP Westminster leader said Sir Keir Starmer’s position is ‘untenable’. Evening Standard · Apr 25
The Independent UK · Apr 25 Government ramps up planning for possible supply shortages from Iran war Oil prices have soared since the US-Israel war on Iran began, driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
The Independent UK · Apr 25 Olly Robbins only faced ‘everyday pressure’ to clear Mandelson, Starmer says The prime minister said he would not have made Mandelson his diplomat to Washington had Sir Olly Robbins told him the outcome of the vetting process
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25 Key figure in Mandelson vetting scandal will not give evidence before MPs Chief property and security officer Ian Collard set to submit written answers to foreign affairs committee questions
International Business Times UK · Apr 25 King Charles' State Visit Kicks Off with Wrong Flag Hung Near the White House Washington, DC mistakenly displayed Australian flags instead of the Union Jack ahead of King Charles III's state visit, sparking online mockery and highlighting diplomatic pressures.
The Independent UK · Apr 25 Harsh judgements in local elections will punish the worst of Westminster THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Labour leaders in Scotland and Wales, and Labour mayors in England, are worried that the voters will use the elections as a referendum on Keir Starmer. But what is most important is that they vote at all
Evening Standard · Apr 25 Starmer: Foreign Office chief faced ‘everyday pressure’ to clear Mandelson The Prime Minister stood by his decision to sack former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins.
The Independent UK · Apr 25 King Charles should pressure Trump to release all Epstein files, Democratic lawmaker says The visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla will mark the 250th anniversary of American independence
The Independent UK · Apr 25 Foreign Office official will not answer Mandelson vetting questions in person Ian Collard confirmed he will submit written answers instead.
International Business Times UK · Apr 25 Donald Trump Plots to Embarrass King Charles as 'Payback' for UK Foreign Policy Stance: Report Donald Trump is reportedly planning to confront King Charles over the Falkland Islands during his visit to Washington, potentially straining UK-US relations.
The Independent UK · Apr 25 Three mayors fear Labour ‘psychodrama’ will impact local elections IN FULL
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