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
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
