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Merry Christmas, Keir Starmer: despite everything, you’re still the best man for the job

Rumours of the prime minister’s demise are premature. Yes, the polls look bad – but these days they reflect little more than voters’ passing whims, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Foreign Office was hacked, admits minister amid claims it was cyber attack by China

Tens of thousands of confidential documents and data were accessed in the hack, it is claimed

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner ‘to publish memoir’ amid growing speculation over leadership challenge

There has been growing speculation that Angela Rayner is preparing to challenge the prime minister, amid devastating approval ratings and growing concern over the direction of the Labour government

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Firms could set own contactless card limits under changes planned by regulator

The Financial Conduct Authority’s rule changes will take effect from March 19.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer recalls toughest day as PM which ‘broke my heart’

Sir Keir Starmer has revealed his worst day as prime minister, describing it as “so hard”.

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner to publish memoir amid talk of potential Labour leadership challenge

Exclusive: Book to detail life from child poverty and teenage pregnancy to unions and Labour deputy leadership before fall from grace

The Guardian - UK

Journalists condemn surprise shake-up of No 10 lobby briefings

Scrapping of afternoon press conferences could limit scrutiny and transparency, say reporters

The Guardian - UK

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How support for Labour crumbled in Britain in 2025 with Rachel Reeves' popularity plunging

Backing for the Tories also fell, went up slightly for Reform UK, was unchanged for the Liberal Democrats while the biggest gainers this year were the Greens

Evening Standard

Starmer appoints career diplomat to replace Mandelson as US ambassador

PM has turned to one of the UK’s most respected diplomats to replace Lord Mandelson in Washington DC

The Independent UK

From Keir as Eliot Ness to Radon Liz on YouTube – the 2025 alternative politics awards

With the Christmas recess stopping our politicians causing more havoc, it’s time for the Guardian’s parliamentarian of the year awards

The Guardian - UK

Streeting ‘wants to end dispute with resident doctors’ with talks in new year

Resident doctors in England have entered the second day of strike action due to a bitter dispute with the Government over jobs and pay.

Evening Standard

Who are the Palestine Action supporters on hunger strike?

Activists began a joint hunger strike in early November, before seven were hospitalised with health issues

The Independent UK

Starmer facing new rebellion as dozens of Labour MPs sign letter against scrapping jury trials

After the welfare rebellion before the summer, the PM has a new challenge to his authority on court reform

The Independent UK

Rockstar Games Claims GTA 6 Firings Linked to Leaks, Not Union — Jobs at Stake

Rockstar Games is denying allegations that a mass firing of over 30 employees was due to union-busting; says it's due to gross misconduct.

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The Independent UK

Starmer says he wouldn’t let someone talk to his daughter the way Trump spoke to reporter

PM challenged on Loose Women over reaction to derogatory language used by Trump to a female journalist

The Independent UK

Watch live: Family members of Palestine Action protesters on hunger strike hold press conference

Watch live as family members of Palestine Action protesters who are on hunger strike hold a press conference on Thursday (18 December).

Evening Standard

Hospitals ‘nowhere near out of the woods’ as flu cases rise

Officials said that the combination of strikes and rising flu levels mean hospitals remain on ‘high alert’.

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“Worried for My Life”: Patchy Doctor Strike Disrupts NHS Care as Leaders Warn Impact Will Last

Resident doctors began a five-day strike today with uneven turnout across hospitals, leaving some picket lines thin while disruption elsewhere

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'This Man Is a Loose Cannon!': Fury as Starmer's £570M Erasmus Deal Opens UK to Students From Turkey, Algeria and Egypt

Starmer Erasmus deal sees UK rejoin EU scheme for £570m, opening universities to students from Turkey, Algeria, Egypt amid Brexit unwind. Critics decry migration risks and costs.

Evening Standard

Government focused on prevention to tackle violence against women – minister

The plans include all pupils in secondary schools being taught about healthy relationships, with teachers trained to spot worrying behaviour in boys.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer planning new king’s speech after May elections

Timing seen as moment to reset after potential loss of hundreds of council seats in England and defeat in Wales and Scotland

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: How pay erosion and job shortages pushed doctors to strike again amid winter flu surge

In today’s newsletter: The government’s clash with resident doctors has hardened into one of the most bitter public-sector disputes since austerity began

Evening Standard

Schools to teach about healthy relationships to tackle violence against girls

Ministers have announced plans to intervene early on worrying behaviour of young people as part of plans to halve violence against women and girls.

Evening Standard

10m cases of domestic abuse, stalking and sexual assaults against women and girls a year, warns Jess Phillips

Boys as young as 11 could be sent on anti-misogyny courses designed to stamp out violence against women and girls

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer is our most musical prime minister since Edward Heath. He must take up the baton for the arts

Not all of the problems of Britain’s cultural sector come down to funding, but an awful lot do. That’s where leadership comes in, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

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