90 minutes ago Starmer could introduce new law to block Musk from donating to Reform, minister suggests

As a US citizen, Mr Musk cannot legally make a personal donation to a UK political party, but he could do so through the UK subsidiaries of his companies

Politics

6 hours ago How Scotland and Trident would benefit the most from 2.5% defence spending rise

Labour has committed to increasing defence spend, but Sir Keir Starmer has not said when the target of 2.5 per cent of GDP will be achieved

Politics

12 hours ago New laws taking ‘major strides’ to improving people’s lives, Lucy Powell claims

The Commons Leader said the ‘unrelenting legislative agenda’ would have a ‘tangible positive impact’.

Society

14 hours ago 'Strained' Keir Starmer badly needs holiday, his friends say as they reveal PM is suffering from the 'relentless strain' of the job

After a bruising start to his premiership and a record collapse in personal ratings, the friends said that Sir Keir 'needs a lot of soothing and a lot of buoying up at the moment'.

Politics

20 hours ago Voices: Labour fears Nigel Farage – but he’s Keir Starmer’s secret weapon against the Tories

The Reform leader is one of the most important politicians of recent British history. He ought to be taken seriously, writes John Rentoul

Events

21 hours ago UK Christmas market has reviewed its security in wake of Magdeburg attack

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market’s security processes were reviewed but no changes were required.

Events

22 hours ago Starmer’s plan to use the King to charm Trump – and bypass Nigel Farage

Exclusive: As the furore erupts over Lord Peter Mandelson heading to Washington DC as UK ambassador, a plan is believed to be in place for senior royals to be ‘front and centre’ in a charm offensive with Donald Trump

Politics

24 hours ago Death toll rises following ‘atrocious attack’ on German Christmas market

At least five people were killed when a BMW ploughed into customers at the busy festive market in Magdeburg.

Events

25 hours ago Trump ‘gave permission’ for aide to call Mandelson an ‘absolute moron’

President-elect’s former campaign chief hit out at Keir Starmer’s choice for UK ambassador to the US

Politics