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Mandelson and McSweeney: a partnership forged on winning and crushing the Labour left
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Mandelson and McSweeney: a partnership forged on winning and crushing the Labour left

Former chief of staff who helped bring Mandelson out of Labour shadows for Washington post to be questioned by MPs on vetting processLike many Labour stories, Peter Mandelson’s and Morgan McSweeney’s...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Starmer tells MPs to ‘fight together’ before critical day for his premiership
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Starmer tells MPs to ‘fight together’ before critical day for his premiership

The prime minister faces a standards investigation over Mandelson affair and testimony from Morgan McSweeneyKeir Starmer has told Labour MPs to “stick together and fight together” as ministers launche...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Rachel Reeves considering rent freeze to limit Iran war fallout
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Rachel Reeves considering rent freeze to limit Iran war fallout

Exclusive: Sources say chancellor is examining exceptional measures to protect household budgetsRachel Reeves is considering imposing a one-year rent freeze on private sector homes amid growing alarm...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
What might McSweeney and Barton reveal about Mandelson vetting scandal?
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What might McSweeney and Barton reveal about Mandelson vetting scandal?

MPs likely to question Starmer’s ex-chief of staff and former top official in Foreign Office on pressure, process and accessThe evidence of two ex-officials on Tuesday morning will be a key moment in...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
No 10 publishes previously confidential memo to refute claim that Starmer misled MPs over Mandelson appointment – as it happened
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No 10 publishes previously confidential memo to refute claim that Starmer misled MPs over Mandelson appointment – as it happened

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle earlier confirmed that MPs will decide whether to let inquiry into Keir Starmer’s statements over Peter Mandelson proceedDowning Street has said that the UK is “in a good pos...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
US ad for ‘eyes and ears’ abroad featuring Big Ben stirs diplomatic unease
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US ad for ‘eyes and ears’ abroad featuring Big Ben stirs diplomatic unease

UK diplomat says implication of foreign service ad could be that US is ‘watching carefully’ over BritainA US state department post recruiting Americans to be its “eyes and ears” abroad – and featuring...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Sadiq Khan may try to stop Scotland Yard signing Palantir contract
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Sadiq Khan may try to stop Scotland Yard signing Palantir contract

Exclusive: Mayor raises concerns about using public money to support firms ‘who act contrary to London’s values’Sadiq Khan may oppose Scotland Yard using Palantir’s AI systems to process criminal inte...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Who will win the Champions League? Place your vote
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Who will win the Champions League? Place your vote

Thirty-two teams have fallen in this season's Champions League and four remain - so who will become kings of Europe on 30 May? BBC Sport delves into the stats, while experts make predictions.

BBC News - UK6 months ago
MPs to vote on whether to hold inquiry into Starmer over Mandelson
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MPs to vote on whether to hold inquiry into Starmer over Mandelson

Commons speaker grants application for vote on investigation into whether prime minister misled MPsKeir Starmer will face a vote on whether to launch a standards investigation into his decision to app...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
King Charles to meet Trump off camera over fears of Zelenskyy-style clash
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King Charles to meet Trump off camera over fears of Zelenskyy-style clash

British officials push for White House meeting to be held privately, wary of repeat of scenes involving Ukraine leaderUS politics live – latest updatesKing Charles will be spared the potential humilia...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Swinney will call vote on referendum powers after Scottish elections
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Swinney will call vote on referendum powers after Scottish elections

Top aide says SNP leader will seek approval to press for independence even if he fails to win majority on 7 MayJohn Swinney will call a vote seeking independence powers on the first day of the next Sc...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Privileges probe into Starmer unlikely, but potentially dangerous
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Privileges probe into Starmer unlikely, but potentially dangerous

Sorry to disappoint the vultures circling around Sir Keir Starmer, but a potentially fatal probe by parliament's Privileges Committee remains unlikely.

Sky News - UK6 months ago
What the parties promise Welsh voters on the NHS, schools, childcare and tax
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What the parties promise Welsh voters on the NHS, schools, childcare and tax

Labour, Plaid Cymru, Reform, the Greens, the Tories and the Lib Dems set out competing plans but offer little detail on how they would pay for themThe parties most likely to win the Senedd election ne...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Will this be another nightmare week for Keir Starmer? – podcast
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Will this be another nightmare week for Keir Starmer? – podcast

Keir Starmer is facing another tumultuous week. His former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney will be grilled in front of MPs on Tuesday over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal, there are rumours that L...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Police assess evidence on £40,000 donation to Robert Jenrick’s campaign
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Police assess evidence on £40,000 donation to Robert Jenrick’s campaign

Exclusive: Some donations to 2024 Tory leadership campaign allegedly originated from US businessman in breach of electoral rulesPolice are assessing evidence about donations to Robert Jenrick’s campai...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Free bus travel to first-homes fund: what Scottish parties are promising on the campaign trail
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Free bus travel to first-homes fund: what Scottish parties are promising on the campaign trail

Advent of Reform has radically altered the dynamics of the campaign and parties are responding accordinglyPolls predict a gravity-defying fifth term at Holyrood for the Scottish National party – albei...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Will Starmer face a sleaze inquiry over Lord Mandelson vetting claims?
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Will Starmer face a sleaze inquiry over Lord Mandelson vetting claims?

Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls for a sleaze inquiry over his claims about the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.

Sky News - UK6 months ago
Will Starmer face investigation over Lord Mandelson vetting claims?
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Will Starmer face investigation over Lord Mandelson vetting claims?

Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls for an investigation over his claims about the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.

Sky News - UK6 months ago
Bruce Springsteen makes powerful statement after assassination attempt on Donald Trump
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Bruce Springsteen makes powerful statement after assassination attempt on Donald Trump

“We can be critical of those in power… but there is no place in any way, shape, or form for political violence of any kind in our beloved United States” The post Bruce Springsteen makes powerful stat...

NME Music News6 months ago
Senior Labour figures say call for new Mandelson investigation is a ‘political stunt’
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Senior Labour figures say call for new Mandelson investigation is a ‘political stunt’

Conservatives expected to push for privileges committee involvement in a Commons vote on MondayUK politics live – latest updatesA series of senior Labour figures have dismissed calls for a new investi...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago