Shabana Mahmood expected to be named as Burnham’s chancellor
Shabana Mahmood is widely expected to be named as Andy Burnham’s chancellor after the prime-minister-in-waiting’s inner circle objected to his…
Starmer says UK’s ‘cast-iron’ support for Ukraine will ‘always endure’
Sir Keir Starmer has affirmed the UK’s “cast-iron” support for Ukraine will “always endure”, during his final visit to the…
‘Arise, Sir Harry?’: Keir Starmer set to honour England stars if they win World Cup
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to give honours to the men’s England football team if the Three Lions win the…
Starmer’s final PMQs live: Outgoing PM and Badenoch pay tribute to ‘fearless’ Ann Widdecombe
Keir Starmer: Ann Widdecombe murder investigation ‘really shocking news’ Sir Keir Starmer is set to hold his final cabinet meeting…
Andy Burnham calls for ‘serious review’ of MP security after Ann Widdecombe murder
Andy Burnham has called for a “serious review” of MPs’ security after the murder of veteran politician Ann Widdecombe. The…
UK’s water crisis could cost lives, former environment secretary warns
Britain’s ageing dams, aqueducts and canals must be urgently upgraded or lives could be lost in flash floods, the former…
Louise Haigh set to land key policy control role in Andy Burnham government
Louise Haigh is set to take a key role in Andy Burnham’s ministerial team running the “engine of government” and…
Treasury ‘key blocker’ of UK-led debt relief programmes to help developing countries
The UK Treasury ministry has consistently been a key obstacle to UK-led efforts to make debt systems fairer for developing…
Covid inquiry latest: Damning report slams ‘inherently biased’ VIP lane contracts and £10bn wasted on PPE
2024 video: Covid victims remembered at memorial wall ceremony in London The government squandered £10bn of taxpayer money on PPE…
Mahmood issues plan to close loophole blocking deportation of Rochdale grooming gang leader
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has set out laws that could pave the way to deport the ringleader of the Rochdale…