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
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urges a police crackdown on offensive chants at pro-Palestinian protests after students defy warnings. As reported by The Telegraph, Sir Keir Starmer calls for stricter police action against offensive chants at
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Number 10 Chief Secretary Darren Jones called Reform UK leader Nigel Farage a “snake oil salesman” like Andrew Tate, warning about his influence on youth. As reported by The Guardian, Darren Jones compared Nigel Farage to an
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to scrap the two-child benefit cap, as his child poverty taskforce urges the move before November’s Budget. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to lift
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says she faced sexist briefings from Number 10 despite being seen as Sir Keir Starmer’s favored deputy. As reported by The Telegraph, Bridget Phillipson said she “completely” believes she has been targeted by
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Number 10 insists deportations under the UK-France scheme are on track, denying shambles as flights leave Heathrow without any migrants on board. As reported by The Independent, migrant deportations under the UK-France “one in, one out” deal
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Number 10 backed Peter Kyle’s attack linking Reform UK’s Farage to online predators, sparking backlash over political use of Savile and smear tactics. As reported by The Telegraph, Number 10 was aware of the Technology Secretary’s comments