The central fact is stark enough on its own, Lord Peter Mandelson was denied developed vetting on 28 January 2025, that decision was then overruled by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and Mandelson was informed on 30 January 2025 that he had
The mood in the Government this week is decidedly grim, and it isn’t just because of the usual internal bickering, the prospect of difficult elections or the stalled economy. A missile has just been fired into the heart of Downing Street by
As a plane took off from RAF Brize Norton early today, it carried a sense of guarded optimism few in the Foreign Office would have expected even two days earlier. As Prime Minister Keir Starmer boarded the flight bound for the Gulf,
Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, was dealt a hammer blow yesterday, when the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) Supreme Court quashed the ban on people living on the outer islands. In a landmark ruling, Justice
The integrity of the UK government’s appointment process has been called into question – again – following revelations that No 10 twice rejected offers from its own ethics chief to vet Lord Mandelson for the post of British Ambassador to Washington. As
The phrase “Special Relationship” has always been a bit like a long-married couple’s pet name: affectionate to some, slightly nauseating to others, and frequently used to paper over the cracks of a deeply lopsided dynamic. But as of March 2026, the cracks
Sir Keir Starmer’s perilous position, strengthened slightly last night as a series of cabinet ministers and senior Labour figures staged a coordinated show of unity behind the beleaguered Prime Minister. The Labour leader seemed on the brink of being forced out after
The government is teetering—and whether the Prime Minister can survive the week is no longer a whisper in the tea rooms, but a live, urgent question in the corridors of power. Today has been nothing short of extraordinary for Number 10, and
UK and EU leaders move toward releasing £100bn in frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine as talks in London reach a critical stage.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Number 10 dismisses Commons debate on Prince Andrew, saying royals want MPs to focus on “important issues” despite Jeffrey Epstein scrutiny. As reported by The Independent, Downing Street has ruled out a debate on Prince Andrew, citing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Number 10 rejects claims that Beijing cash fears triggered the China spy case collapse, saying the CPS acted independently without government involvement. As reported by The Independent, Downing Street denies the government played any role in the
