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Would Morgan McSweeney’s stolen phone have Mandelson messages on it?

The theft of the ex-Labour chief of staff’s mobile has raised eyebrows in the context of the scandal over ex-ambassador

The Guardian - UK

Critics Say Starmer's £4m Foreign Trips are 'Too Much', UK Defends Britain's 'Banging the Drum' on Investments

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has spent over £4 million on foreign travel in less than two years, including a £1.2 million spike in late 2025. Transparency figures reveal high-cost delegations to Brazil, India, and South Africa. Critics argue the spending is tone-deaf, while Downing Street insists the trips secure vital…

International Business Times UK

Morgan McSweeney’s 999 call after phone theft reveals he failed to tell police he was Starmer’s chief of staff

Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff reported his device had been snatched in central London last October

The Independent UK

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Politics latest: Reeves’ energy bill support plan branded ‘unbelievably weak’ and ‘waste of time’

Zak Polanski says chancellor ‘does not understand the scale of the cost of living crisis about to hit this country".

The Independent UK

Downing Street insists France and UK ‘united’ on small boats as deal nears expiry

The £478m deal was put in place by the Tories in 2023

The Independent UK

Allowing Trump to use UK bases is ‘putting British lives in danger’, top Iran official warns

Iran’s foreign minister has said Keir Starmer is "putting British lives in danger" by allowing Donald Trump the use of UK military bases during the Iran war. Abbas Araghchi warned Iran would exercise its right to self-defence as a result. In a post on social media, he said Starmer is…

The Independent UK

UK authorises US to use British bases for strikes at Iran missile sites targeting ships in Strait of Hormuz.

Britain has authorized the US to use military bases in the UK for strikes against Iranian missile positions threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This decision follows a review of the escalating conflict and Iran's disruption of maritime traffic. The move allows US defensive operations to degrade missile sites…

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Anger grows among UK ministers amid fears Iran war could jeopardise Britain’s fragile finances

Some in cabinet in despair over possible impact of war begun by Donald Trump, who branded Nato allies ‘cowards’

The Guardian - UK

UK lets US use British bases to strike Iranian sites targeting Strait of Hormuz

Up until this point, the Government has allowed the US to use British bases only to hit missile sites targeting British interests in the region.

Evening Standard

Labour Civil War: Angela Rayner Branded 'Helpless' Keir Starmer's New 'Puppet Master'

In Labour's escalating civil war, Angela Rayner challenges Keir Starmer's leadership, slamming 'un-British' policies and positioning herself as the party's saviour ahead of May's pivotal elections.

International Business Times UK

Angela Rayner’s allies say HMRC inquiry set to be resolved before May elections

Exclusive: Resolution could pave way for full return to frontline politics, but supporters stress she has no plans to directly challenge Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK

Starmer plans to ease impact of immigration policy changes after backlash from Labour MPs

PM will consider exempting large numbers from proposed changes, which would leave people waiting 10 years for settled status

The Guardian - UK

'Oldest Ally' or Not, Starmer Defies Trump with UK Out of Iran Conflict—'Will Not be Drawn Into Wider War'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected President Trump's calls for UK military intervention in the Iran conflict, prioritising regional de-escalation over the 'Oldest Ally' alliance.

International Business Times UK

King Charles hosts Zelensky at Buckingham Palace amid new UK-Ukraine defence deal

The monarch greeted Mr Zelensky with a warm handshake and photograph

The Independent UK

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King welcomes Zelensky to Buckingham Palace ahead of new defence deal

Downing Street said the partnership with Kyiv would seek to ‘capitalise’ on Ukrainian expertise and Britain’s industrial base to manufacture drones.

Evening Standard

UK in ‘better place’ to handle Iran war thanks to Chancellor, PM tells ministers

Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting took place in the middle of the war’s third week, with oil prices remaining above 100 US dollars (£75) per barrel.

Evening Standard

Zelensky to visit Britain as UK and Ukraine to sign new ‘defence declaration’

Downing Street said the partnership with Kyiv would seek to ‘capitalise’ on Ukrainian expertise and Britain’s industrial base to manufacture drones.

The Guardian - UK

UK not obliged to support every demand of ‘transactional’ US president, minister says

Pat McFadden says UK relations with US remain strong despite Donald Trump’s threats to Nato allies

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The Guardian - UK

‘Could be the making of him’: Starmer’s allies praise stance on Trump and Iran

Refusal to kowtow to US president has won public backing – and left Badenoch and Farage playing catch-up

The Guardian - UK

The Mandelson papers reveal a prime minister who would rather not hear from dissenting voices

Warnings were ignored because No 10 had already made up its mind to let Peter Mandelson sail through, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

No 10 rejects claims it covered up Starmer’s role in Mandelson appointment

Downing Street also denies vetting and approval for US ambassador role was rushed through, after release of documents

The Independent UK

No 10 denies Mandelson files ‘cover-up’ claims as Starmer admits appointment was mistake

PM takes personal responsibility for his ‘mistake’ and reiterates apology to Epstein’s victims

The Guardian - UK

What the Mandelson documents reveal – and what we still don’t know

What have we learned from release of files relating to former peer’s appointment – and sacking – as UK ambassador to Washington?

The Guardian - UK

Starmer warned cabinet against ‘overly deferential’ relations with devolved governments

Leaked memo dates from shortly after Labour Senedd members raised alarm devolution is being rolled back

The Independent UK

Mandelson latest: Tories call on Starmer to demand ex-US ambassador returns £75k taxpayer-funded payout

The first set of documents reaches 147 pages and finds that there was a ‘general reputational risk’ over his friendship with Epstein

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