The Guardian view on Mark Drakeford: devolution’s frustrated fan Editorial: Wales’s first minister is stepping down after five years in which UK governments have spurned a constructive relationship The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023
OPINION - Labour's Keir Starmer has precisely nothing to offer on illegal migration solutions The general rule of politics that you should never interrupt your opponent when he’s busy digging his own grave is one Sir Keir Starmer has taken to heart. Yesterday, his gag at Prime Minister’s Questions was: “Christmas is a time of peace on earth and good will to all. Has… Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2023
Migration is dominating Sunak’s premiership – but the pressure on Starmer may be even greater Although Labour has successfully kept the spotlight on Tory incompetence, difficult battles are yet to come, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023
Sunak hit by new Rwanda revolt from Tory left as talks set to ruin PM’s Christmas PM urged to defy pressure from Tory right-wingers and ‘tweak the bill in the other direction’ The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023
Britain’s record on aid has been badly tarnished. Here’s how Labour can restore it People are sceptical of Britain’s role as a force for good. But Keir Starmer can change that, writes Oxfam GB chief executive Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023
Top experts 'lay bare Tories' economic ineptitude' ahead of Scottish Budget KATE Forbes has highlighted “critical quotes” from experts at the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) ahead of the announcement of the next… The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2023
UK ‘isn’t being governed’, Keir Starmer tells Sunak Labour leader tells jokes and taunts PM over Rwanda bill and rates of homelessness at last PMQs of year The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023
Sir Keir Starmer mocks Tory infighting during Christmas-themed PMQs clash Rishi Sunak defended his record in a barbed exchange with the Labour leader Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2023
Keir Starmer jokes Tory party 'searching for three wise men' in Christmas jibe at frosty PMQs Rishi Sunak defended his record in a barbed exchange with the Labour leader Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2023
'Are 153 countries wrong?': Rishi Sunak challenged as UK abstains on UN Gaza vote RISHI Sunak has declined to say why the UK failed to join international calls for a ceasefire in Gaza from nations including France, Ireland, and… The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2023
Drakeford triggers contest to replace him as Welsh First Minister The 69-year-old has been Wales' leader since December 2018 Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon joins tributes to 'principled' Welsh First Minister after resignation FORMER Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has paid tribute to the “dedicated, principled, and impressive” Mark Drakeford after the Welsh… The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2023
Watch as Sunak faces Starmer at PMQs after winning Rwanda vote Watch as Rishi Sunak faces questions from Sir Keir Starmer during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday 13 December, after winning a crunch vote on the Safety of Rwanda Bill last night. The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023
Mark Drakeford to stand down as Labour first minister of Wales Keir Starmer praises ‘true titan’ of Welsh politics – as race begins to find successor by Easter The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023 Rishi Sunak wins Rwanda vote as he staves off mass Tory rebellion – for now Tory MPs warn PM over next stage of flagship deportation bill, as William Hague cautions: We may never win back power
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2023 OPINION - Rishi Sunak fights for votes as Keir Starmer parks his tanks on the Tories' lawn Before we begin, a brief message from me. After exactly three years and just shy of 700 editions, I'm so pleased to announce that the West End Final newsletter has passed 100,000 subscribers. You couldn't even fit that inside the Emirates Stadium and Stamford Bridge combined. Thanks for making it…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2023 Labour vow to remove asylum seekers 'who have no right to be here' LABOUR have said they would beef up the process for sending asylum seekers away from Britain – pledging the party would get rid of people with…
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023 Keir Starmer attacks Tories for behaving like Donald Trump: ‘It’s all woke, woke, woke’ The Labour leader launched a blistering attack on the Tories to mark the fourth anniversary of his own party’s electoral wipeout under Jeremy Corbyn
International Business Times · Dec 12, 2023 UK PM Sunak Faces Leadership Test Over Rwanda Plan UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday seeks to avoid a humiliating defeat for his latest plans to send migrants to Rwanda that have split his ruling Conservative party.
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2023 Angela Rayner reveals her Live Laugh Love motto It takes pride of place on her bedroom wall
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023 MPs back Rwanda bill in boost to Rishi Sunak despite rebellion by rightwing MPs – as it happened Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda bill passes its first Commons vote but only after rebellion by a collection of rightwing Tory MPs
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023 Keir Starmer insists Labour overhaul is not just a paint job - with jab at Jeremy Corbyn The Labour leader will deliver a speech today to mark the four-year anniversary of the 2019 general election - when Jeremy Corbyn led the party to its worst defeat since 1935
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2023 Sir Keir Starmer vows to end Rwanda 'gimmick' with Labour's new plan for Britain Labour leader promises to lead a 'decade of national renewal' if victorious at next election
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023 Keir Starmer promises ‘red wall’ voters the basics of government done better Labour leader to attack Tory ‘psychodrama’ and ‘self-importance’ in speech marking four years since last election
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023 Next UK election set to be most unequal in 60 years, study finds Voter turnout gap between top and bottom earners growing since 60s, says IPPR thinktank