Labour and Lib Dems deny Tory accusations of local election pact The claims from Conservative chair Oliver Dowden were branded ‘pretty desperate’ by Sir Ed Davey. The Independent UK · May 1, 2022
Frustrated Keir Starmer slams Tory 'mudslinging' over lockdown beer and Angela Rayner The Labour leader admitted his office made a 'mistake' about Angela Rayner being there when he had a lockdown beer. But as new claims emerged about Ms Rayner's legs and a local elections 'pact', he accused Tories of 'throwing mud around' to distract from the cost of living crisis Daily Mirror · May 1, 2022
The lessons that Keir Starmer can learn from New Labour’s famous landslide victory Labour needs a project for power led with verve from the top and executed relentlessly at every level The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2022
Is it fair that we spend so much helping middle-class children into adulthood? A university education has many benefits, yet it comes with huge downsides for society The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2022
‘Talking shop for past-it politicians’: BBC’s new political editor railed against Lords in student article The House of Lords is full of ‘unelected know-it-alls’, a young Chris Mason wrote The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2022
'Things got better for millions after Labour's 1997 victory - and we threw it away' Tony Blair, writing for the Mirror 25 years after he entered Downing Street, takes on the left and right who 'trash' his record - and says the party is on the road to governing again Daily Mirror · Apr 30, 2022
To capitalise on Tory disorder, Labour must set out a clear vision and policies Letters: Peter Riddle says Keir Starmer should focus on open and honest politics, David Redshaw suggests rehiring Tony Blair’s attack dog, and Geoff Reid has a theory about the current Labour leader’s caution The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2022
Keir Starmer the grownup needs to rediscover the radical youth he once was The Labour leader hopes his sober, moderate image will take him to No 10. But a nation in need of change demands more of him, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2022
From cash-for-questions to ‘casting couch’ claims: Ten times Westminster was embroiled in sleaze Accusations that a Tory MP ‘watched porn’ in Parliament is the latest in a long line of sexual misconduct scandals to plague Westminster The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022
Ex-Labour spokesman Alastair Campbell suggests Jurgen Klopp could quit football for politics Alastair Campbell, who worked closely with ex-Labour leader Tony Blair, has written an open letter to Jurgen Klopp in which he hails the Liverpool manager's morals Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022
The Tories profited from Labour ‘chaos’ in the 1970s. Can Starmer do the same now? Labour must hammer the message home that these are the worst of times, and pin the blame squarely on Boris Johnson, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2022
"I miss Nottingham every day and I pine for it" - Comedian Matt Forde on missing home, Forest and his new show "When I get a moment off, the first place I go is Nottingham" Nottingham Post · Apr 20, 2022
What time will Boris Johnson speak to MPs today? Prime Minister to be quizzed after partygate fine Prime Minister expected to make statement on Tuesday afternoon in Commons Chronicle Live · Apr 19, 2022
What time is Boris Johnson's partygate statement in Parliament today? Sir Keir Starmer said he wants the PM to "apologise and then excuse himself" Manchester Evening News · Apr 19, 2022
Wales Online · Apr 19, 2022 Boris Johnson covid-breach fine is comparable to a speeding ticket, cabinet minister suggests Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer dismissed the comparison saying: 'I have never had anybody break down in front of me because they couldn’t drive at 35mph in a 30mph zone'
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022 PM Covid-breach fine comparable to speeding ticket, Cabinet minister suggests The Northern Ireland Secretary also said Boris Johnson had not misled MPs when saying coronavirus rules were followed in No 10.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2022 Johnson’s ‘dishonest’ excuses over Partygate fine an insult to public, says Starmer – UK politics live, as it happened Latest updates: the prime minister apologises for breaking Covid lockdown rules but Labour says the public ‘don’t believe a word he says’
Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2022 Boris Johnson Covid fine just like a parking ticket, says minister The prime minister is expected to apologise to MPs on Tuesday
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022 Boris Johnson said ‘what he believed to be the truth’ when he denied the No 10 parties, minister claims Brandon Lewis insists it is possible for a ’lawmaker to be a lawbreaker’ – because Tony Blair got a parking ticket
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2022 Tony Blair calls for drastic increase of young people in higher education Former prime minister says the UK should aim to catch up with high-innovation economies such as Japan and Canada
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2022 70% of pupils should go on to higher education, Tony Blair says More pupils going to HE would raise productivity levels across the UK, the former prime minister said.
Daily Record · Apr 15, 2022 The small Scottish town loved by celebs and royalty nicknamed 'Riviera in the Highlands' Nestled in the Ochil hills of the scenic Perthshire countryside, the small town has a five-star hotel which is a playground for the rich and famous.
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022 All the times the UK has changed prime minister during a war Some Tories have argued they cannot change leader because of the war in Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2022 Footballers named after politicians, from Tony Blair to Mahatma Gandhi Plus: what is the biggest run of constant league table improvement and who has the most assists for England?
The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2022 Orbán, Le Pen... voters are sending a chilling message to Europe’s beleaguered centre Emmanuel Macron faces the fight of his political life as the presidential election opens today. His fate has lessons for parties continent-wide