Former Commons Leader Lucy Powell has defeated Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson to become Labour’s new deputy leader, delivering a significant setback to Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership amid growing internal party …
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Starmer to Attend Egypt Peace Summit as Conservatives Brand Trip a “Photo Opportunity”
by Darren SmithSir Keir Starmer will travel to Egypt on Monday to attend an international peace summit marking the signing of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, where he plans to pay “particular tribute” …
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PoliticsUk Politics
Electoral Commission Clears Starmer’s Chief of Staff in £700,000 Donations Row
by James CarterThe Electoral Commission has found “no evidence” that Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney was involved in “any potential offences” over a £700,000 undeclared donations scandal, dealing a …
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Keir Starmer’s Communications Chief Steph Driver Quits in Latest No 10 Exodus
by James CarterPM loses third senior aide in weeks as Downing Street team continues to unravel on eve of Labour conference Sir Keir Starmer’s director of communications Steph Driver has become the …
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Third Migrant Removed to France as Trump Urges Military Action on Channel Crisis
by James CarterAn Iranian man has become the third person forcibly removed to France under Britain’s controversial new “one-in, one-out” migrant returns agreement, marking a significant development in the government’s attempts to …
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PoliticsUk Politics
Lammy Keeps £25m Foreign Secretary Mansion Despite Cabinet Demotion
by James CarterDavid Lammy has retained his luxurious £25 million grace-and-favour residence in Westminster despite being moved from the Foreign Office to the Ministry of Justice in Sir Keir Starmer’s cabinet reshuffle, …
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Trump Arrives at Chequers to Sign ‘Historic’ £150bn Trade Deal After Windsor Castle Banquet
by Tara WhitmanDonald Trump has arrived at Chequers to finalise a £150 billion trade and technology investment agreement with Sir Keir Starmer, following an unprecedented night of royal pageantry at Windsor Castle. …
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LabourPoliticsUk Politics
Keir Starmer’s Top Aide Paul Ovenden Resigns Over Sexually Explicit Messages About Diane Abbott
by Tara WhitmanOne of Keir Starmer’s most senior advisers has resigned from Downing Street after sexually explicit messages about Diane Abbott from 2017 came to light. Paul Ovenden quit his position as …
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First Channel Migrants to Be Deported on Air France Flights This Week Under ‘One-In, One-Out’ Deal as Crossings Hit Record 30,000
by James CarterThe first asylum seekers are set to be deported on commercial Air France passenger flights this week under the UK’s controversial “one-in, one-out” returns deal with France, as Channel crossings …
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LabourPoliticsUk Politics
Keir Starmer to Break Silence on Mandelson Scandal as Labour MPs Warn PM Could Be ‘Gone’ in Months
by Darren SmithSir Keir Starmer will finally break his silence today on the Peter Mandelson scandal as Labour MPs openly warn the Prime Minister could be “gone” within months if he fails …