3 d. ago PM makes vow to SAS veterans after legal action threat over Troubles law reform

Keir Starmer has promised former soldiers they won’t face 'vexatious prosecutions' amid fears over his reforms to legacy legislation on the Northern Ireland troubles

Events

4 d. ago Britain's broken finances get WORSE: Government borrowing balloons ahead of Budget leaving Rachel Reeves under even more pressure

The Chancellor was urged to get a tighter grip on spending after the Office for National Statistics revealed public sector borrowing stood at £17.4billion in October.

Politics

1 week ago PM’s chief of staff ‘not involved’ in briefing against ministers – reports

Sir Keir Starmer has faced calls to sack his top adviser, Morgan McSweeney.

Politics

1 week ago Keir Starmer faces another 'sleaze' row as Tories demand urgent probe into 'lobbying' links of PM's communications chief

There are demands for an investigation into Tim Allan, who joined the Prime Minister's team in Downing Street in September, and his ties to Strand Partners.

Politics

1 week ago Keir Starmer 'will sack No10 aide' but faces major problem (he's not sure who it is)

The Energy Secretary Ed Miliband claimed the PM 'hates' negative briefings, and would sack whoever started the row over his leadership if he could find out who it was

Politics

1 week ago Keir Starmer 'will sack No10 aide' behind chaos but faces major problem

The Energy Secretary Ed Miliband claimed the PM 'hates' negative briefings, and would sack whoever started the row over his leadership if he could find out who it was

Events

1 week ago TV expert Kirstie Allsopp warns Brits are 'in a panic' amid rumours of fresh property taxes at Rachel Reeves' Budget

The TV presenter, who fronts Location, Location, Location, warned speculation about new measures the Chancellor might bring in was having a profound impact.

Events

1 week ago POLL OF THE DAY: Should Starmer fire the political aides behind 'Traitors' coup briefing?

Keir Starmer has faced demands to sack his closest aide for a bungled bid to kill off Labour leadership threats - amid speculation of a leadership challenge.

Politics

1 week ago Kemi Badenoch grills Keir Starmer over 'toxic culture' in Downing Street after Wes Streeting denies plot to oust PM: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest from the Commons as Keir Starmer faces off against Kemi Badenoch as Labour frontbencher Wes Streeting denies a plot to topple the Prime Minister.

Events

1 week ago Watch live: Keir Starmer faces PMQs as Wes Streeting denies leadership coup rumours

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (12 November).

Politics

1 week ago Keir Starmer to face PMQs amid claims of potential challenge to his leadership

The Prime Minister will face MPs after a briefing war emerged on Tuesday night in an attempt to see off supposed challenges to his authority.

Politics

2 w. ago Man Utd's new £2bn stadium dealt fresh setback as Rachel Reeves 'won't provide funding'

Manchester United unveiled plans to build a new 100,000-seater stadium in March, but the project has been hit by a 'fresh financial blow'

Economics

2 w. ago Prime Minister's perfect storm: Keir Starmer faces cabinet split over tax hikes as prison blunders row rages

Labour’s new deputy leader Lucy Powell says the Government ‘should be following through’ on its manifesto pledge on not raising key taxes

Politics

3 w. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Who do you blame for the forthcoming tax rises?

Britain is bracing for a fresh wave of tax rises after Chancellor Rachel Reeves signalled that her upcoming Budget would include sweeping measures to plug a major gap in public finances.

Politics

3 w. ago Keir Starmer often strident in opposition struggles to maintain probity in government

Despite pledges to run a squeaky clean administration he and some in his cabinet have fallen foul of the rulesThere is a theory in British politics, often attributed to Tony Blair, that you need to be careful about throwing a boomerang in opposition, because when you make it to power it could come back and hit you in the face.As opposition leader, Keir Starmer became adept at landing blows on the Conservatives. Over the Partygate scandal in particular, he called for Boris Johnson to quit over his rule-breaking. “You cannot be a lawmaker and a lawbreaker and it’s time to pack his bags,” he said. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Starmer feels the effects of setting high standards for his party in opposition

Despite pledges to run a squeaky clean administration the prime minister and some in his cabinet have been caught outThere is a theory in British politics, often attributed to Tony Blair, that you need to be careful about throwing a boomerang in opposition, because when you make it to power it could come back and hit you in the face.As opposition leader, Keir Starmer became adept at landing blows on the Conservatives. Over the Partygate scandal in particular, he called for Boris Johnson to quit over his rule-breaking. “You cannot be a lawmaker and a lawbreaker and it’s time to pack his bags,” he said. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Government borrowing costs rise as Rachel Reeves comes under fresh pressure in renting row

Government borrowing costs rose sharply on Thursday, partially erasing gains made in recent months, in another blow to Rachel Reeves' Budget plans.

Politics

3 w. ago Keir Starmer facing fresh Rachel Reeves crisis as 'new information' emerges in rental scandal

The 'new information' comes amid claims Chancellor Rachel Reeves may be forced to hand over tens of thousands of pounds to tenants after she rented out her family home

Events

3 w. ago Housebuilders warn Labour will miss target of building 1.5m new homes in fresh Budget blow for Rachel Reeves

Developers are reported to have told the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) that its forecasts for economic growth from house building are too optimistic.

Events

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves insists Britain can 'defy' grim economic forecasts

The Chancellor is currently scrambling to plug a multi-billion pound hole in her spending plans ahead of her fiscal package on 26 November.

Economics