Keir Starmer is ‘listening’ to mutinous colleagues, says ‘sad’ cabinet ally
Keir Starmer is in “listening” mode, a senior cabinet ally has suggested as the prime minister faces a chorus of calls to resign. Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, insisted that Starmer is “getting on with the job” but appeared to confirm that he is now considering his political future. Jones recognised […]
Senior minister: Starmer did not mislead parliament over Mandelson scandal
Keir Starmer did not mislead parliament when asked about the vetting of former UK ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson, a senior minister has stated. Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, rejected suggestions that Starmer should resign over the scandal, telling Sky News that Mandelson’s vetting debacle amounted to a “failing […]
Treasury minister warns ‘tough decisions’ to come on spending
The chief secretary to the Treasury has hinted that “tough decisions” on spending will be required as the government grapples with high borrowing costs. The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is battling to meet her fiscal rules after a surge in the cost of borrowing, fuelling speculation of more cuts and/or tax rises. Recent market moves have […]
Labour frontbencher Darren Jones: ‘The adults are back in the room’
A Labour frontbencher has insisted there will still be opposition in the House of Commons despite the Conservatives suffering a “historic” loss at last week’s election.
Labour reshuffle: The promotions and demotions in Starmer’s shadow cabinet — as it happened
Sir Keir Starmer has finished his shadow cabinet reshuffle, begun this morning as MPs returned to Westminster following the summer recess. It came as Sue Gray, former partygate investigator and senior civil servant, starts in her new role as Sir Keir’s chief of staff. Angela Rayner, the elected deputy leader of the Labour Party, has […]
Levelling up Britain: Slogan or solution?
Do the Government’s plans finally address the regional disparities seen across the UK?
Boris Johnson laments ‘mistake’ in MPs sleaze row
Boris Johnson has apologised for his part in escalating the ongoing MPs sleaze row, during a sparky liaison committee session. Pressed by Yvette Cooper (home affairs committee chair) on the PM’s own responsibility to set standards in parliament, Johnson conceded his own wrongdoing in attempting to overturn the standards committee report on Owen Paterson. “I […]
