52 h. ago Starmer ‘very happy’ with Cabinet and sticking to EU ‘red lines’ – No 10

The response came after Wes Streeting appeared to back joining a customs union with Brussels.

Politics

3 d. ago Angela Rayner 'would get deputy PM job back in deal to be Andy Burnham's running mate'

Labour MPs backing Mr Burnham, the mayor of Manchester, say Ms Rayner has agreed to support his bid in return for her old job as Deputy Prime Minister, plus a senior Cabinet position.

Economics

5 d. ago Don't do it, Andy! Rachel Reeves pleads with Burnham to serve full term as Manchester mayor amid talk of a plot to oust Keir Starmer

The Chancellor used a media interview to suggest the former Labour cabinet minister should serve out a full term running the city until 2028.

Events

7 d. ago University students react as UK Government announces move to rejoin EU Erasmus exchange scheme

Cabinet Minister Mr Thomas-Symonds called the decision a ‘huge win’ for young people.

Politics

8 d. ago Path to Ukraine peace not ‘straight line’, Starmer says after ‘productive’ talks

Progress is being made on security guarantees for Kyiv, the Prime Minister told his Cabinet.

Politics

9 d. ago New gun laws for Australia: PM announces push for new limits on firearms after Bondi massacre in what would be the biggest shake up since Port Arthur

The Prime Minister said on Monday the matter would be discussed at National Cabinet.

Events

9 d. ago Minister demands explanation from Starmer after being sacked from cabinet

Culture minister Ian Murray is still furious about receiving no explanation over why he was sacked as Scottish secretary

Politics

9 d. ago Murray says he is yet to receive explanation for sacking as Scottish secretary

The Edinburgh South MP was axed from Sir Keir Starmer’s Cabinet in September.

Politics

1 week ago Spain’s ruling socialist party accused of failing to act on sexual misconduct by senior men

Slew of allegations of sexual harassment hits party already battered by corruption claims and political setbacksEurope live – latest updatesSpain’s ruling socialist party, which has been battered by a barrage of corruption allegations and political setbacks, is scrambling to reassert its feminist credentials after being accused of failing to act on sexual misconduct by senior men in the party.Pedro Sánchez appointed 11 women and six men to his cabinet when he became prime minister in 2018, saying his Spanish Socialist Workers’ party (PSOE) was “unmistakably committed to equality” and to reflecting recent changes in Spanish society. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Reeves admits Budget leaks were ‘extremely damaging’ but insists she wasn’t to blame

The chancellor hit out at ‘too many leaks’ and said an inquiry was underway to root out who was responsible

Politics

2 w. ago Keir Starmer insists Europe is 'strong' despite Donald Trump's astonishing attack on continent's 'weak' leaders and 'decaying' nations

The Prime Minister told MPs: 'What I see is a strong Europe united behind Ukraine and united behind our long-standing values of freedom and democracy.'

Politics

2 w. ago 'He's got a bee in his bonnet': Cabinet ministers hit back at Donald Trump after he attacks European 'decay' and 'disgusting' London mayor Sadiq Khan

The US President this week claimed that European nations are 'decaying' and being led by 'weak' people in an astonishing broadside at America's traditional allies.

Politics

2 w. ago Now shameless Rachel Reeves moans there were 'too many leaks' about Budget as she tells MPs she's hunting for a mole (but it definitely wasn't her)

Rachel Reeves insisted she was 'frustrated' and is now 'doing something about it' by launching an official probe into who was responsible.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump tirade against Sadiq Khan slammed by Cabinet minister who tells of 'pride' in London Mayor

The Culture Secretary has sprung to the London Mayor’s defence, telling of her ‘pride’ in what he had achieved

Politics

2 w. ago Labour minister lashes out at 'outright lies' as he faces fury over digital ID

Cabinet Office minister Josh Simons said there was a lot of 'nonsense', 'myths' and 'outright lies' as he defended the Government's controversial digital ID proposals

Politics

2 w. ago Scared Sir Keir? Starmer heaps praise on Rayner as he says 'she will return to his Cabinet'

Sir Keir Starmer has lavished praise on the 'hugely talented' Angela Rayner and said he hopes the former deputy prime minister will return to his Cabinet amid claims she is preparing a bid for No10.

Politics

2 w. ago Minister shuts down David Lammy over joining EU customs union

Cabinet minister Pat McFadden said the prime minister has been ‘pretty clear’ that the UK won’t be rejoining the customs union

Politics

2 w. ago Ukraine at ‘pivotal moment’ as Zelensky prepares for London talks, says minister

Cabinet minister Pat McFadden said Ukraine’s security and self-determination would be ‘at the heart’ of the leaders’ discussions.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘The only idea around’: will Labour return to a customs union with the EU?

The desperate search for economic growth is pushing the party to confront the issue that dare not speak its nameFor much of the last week, Keir Starmer’s government has been suggesting that a closer relationship with Europe will be a more prominent part of his agenda in the future.But it was a little-noted personnel change that might prove the most telling shift: Nick Thomas Symonds, the minister in charge of EU negotiations, was promoted to full cabinet rank. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Michelle O’Neill to tackle Starmer for ‘prioritising weapons of war over people’

The Stormont leader said the Budget had been a missed opportunity to support those struggling to pay for food and heat their homes.

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