From bleak Sunak to bad Santa: the best and worst political Christmas cards Keir Starmer has his eyes on the prize, Liz Truss looks serene and Boris Johnson lives down to expectations The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2023
There is a reason Starmer is under fire for his record as a lawyer – and a good reason he should defend it The scrutiny is inevitable given he has used his past to political benefit. But he should stand up for the system he was part of, says author and legal affairs specialist Robert Kerkaik The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2023
Lord Cameron says watered-down UN vote on Gaza signals 'greater unity' over response The Foreign Secretary vowed the UK was 'doing everything to get more aid' into Gaza Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2023
Keir Starmer channels Thatcher with military photo op Labour leader offers nod to ‘Iron Lady’ by posing in combat fatigues in Estonia The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023
Keir Starmer considers scaling back Labour’s £28bn green plans Insiders fear further watering down of party’s flagship economic policy could leave leader open to charges of ‘flip-flopping’ by Tories The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023
‘When life becomes intolerable, I want out’: Britons’ views on assisted dying In England, Wales and Northern Ireland you can face prison for helping someone end their life. Some want the law to change The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023
MP suspended for using racist slur claims anti-racism course on expenses Exclusive: Neil Coyle, whom Sir Keir Starmer welcomed back into the party in May, put a £295 unconscious bias course on his expenses The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023
Keir Starmer mocked as social media users point out bizarre Christmas card detail KEIR Starmer seems to have struggled to get much right these past few months. The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023
Mark Drakeford: ‘I hope people will see we did challenging and radical things’ Outgoing Welsh first minister reflects on his achievements before stepping down in spring The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023
How leading the CPS changed Keir Starmer – while he changed it The lawyer who joined as a socialist firebrand is proud of his record as head of the Crown Prosecution Service – though decisions under his tenure are fodder for opponents The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023
Starmer does not rule out using nuclear weapons as prime minister As Labour leader visits British troops near the Russian border The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023
Keir Starmer was not told about dropping of Jimmy Savile case, say sources Labour leader was unaware a prosecutor had closed case in 2009 despite being head of CPS, it has emerged The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023
We've got this covered: a year of Evening Standard front pages From Rupert Murdoch stroking a rabid fox to our very own cover being spoiled by Just Stop Oil’s orange attacks, we look at our favourite front covers of the year at the Evening Standard Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2023
Ash Regan urges Keir Starmer to 'clarify' position on Scotland gender laws KEIR Starmer has been urged to rule out working with Scottish ministers to revive gender reform legislation ... The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023 Keir Starmer backs calls for change in law on assisted dying Labour leader says MPs should be given free vote on issue recently brought to the fore by Esther Rantzen
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023 Cameron calls for pause in Gaza conflict ‘today’ to get hostages out New foreign secretary also says everything that can be done ‘must be done’ to get aid into Gaza
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023 Keir Starmer says good case for ending ban on assisted dying Labour leader says there are ‘grounds for changing the law’, after Esther Rantzen’s plea for new Commons vote
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2023 Keir Starmer in Estonia for visit to Nato base to thank UK troops The Labour leader will use the visit to a base just miles from the Russian border to stress his commitment to Nato and Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023 May general election? The economic case for going early (and clinging on) Falling inflation and tax cuts in a February budget would signal a spring poll but weak growth and rising mortgage bills bode caution
Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2023 Cancelled Amnesty judge pleads freedom of conscience The political blogger defends his views on the death penalty
Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2023 'Firstly, are you OK?': Quotes of the Year 2023 From spanking to lifestyles choices, a round up of the biggest moments of the year in quotes
Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2023 Beleaguered Tories to fight for every Wellingborough by-election vote after Peter Bone unseated, says minister Labour's commanding lead in the polls is 'wide but thin', according to Mel Stride
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023 OPINION - Want to buy a house? Pick your parents carefully I don't know what a coup d'état in Britain would look like. Presumably, the belligerents would simultaneously seize Whitehall/Parliament, the BBC and GCHQ amongst other institutions.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023 Senior figures from across UK politics gather to remember Alistair Darling Edinburgh memorial service pays tribute to former chancellor for his ‘decency, honesty and shrewd judgement’
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023 Tony Blair and JK Rowling among mourners at Alistair Darling's memorial service Former chancellor hailed as 'man of great integrity' as politicians from across the political spectrum gathered to pay their respects