No free pass for internet platforms on child safety, Starmer says [unable to retrieve full-text content]The government announces a consultation on online safety, including on a possible social media ban for under-16s.Published at Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:34:34 +0000
Category: UK Politics
Europe must be ready to fight, PM tells Munich Security Conference
Europe must be ready to fight, PM tells Munich Security Conference [unable to retrieve full-text content]The prime minister’s speech comes after a tumultuous week in his political career back home.Published at Sat, 14 Feb 2026 22:23:54 +0000
Sarwar stands by resignation call in conversation with Starmer
Sarwar stands by resignation call in conversation with Starmer [unable to retrieve full-text content]The Scottish Labour leader has described speaking to Sir Keir Starmer days after calling on the PM to quitPublished at Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:12:08 +0000
Starmer agrees with Nandy over government’s challenges, says No 10
Starmer agrees with Nandy over government’s challenges, says No 10 [unable to retrieve full-text content]The culture secretary tells The Guardian newspaper that recent political turbulence is “unforgivable”. Published at Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:07:14 +0000
Chris Mason: Latest vetting row raises fresh concerns over Starmer’s judgement
Chris Mason: Latest vetting row raises fresh concerns over Starmer’s judgement Tim Allan, who was in charge of Sir Keir Starmer’s communications until he resigned on Monday, has issued a statement, first published by The Times, in which he says he spoke to Lord Matthew Doyle about his connections to a sex offender before the… Continue reading Chris Mason: Latest vetting row raises fresh concerns over Starmer’s judgement
PM says peer did not give ‘full account’ over links to sex offender
PM says peer did not give ‘full account’ over links to sex offender According the newspaper, a No 10 spokeswoman responded to the story by saying that questions regarding Lord Doyle’s past ties with Morton were “thoroughly investigated, including through several interviews with Matthew Doyle, prior to his appointment”. Published at Wed, 11 Feb 2026… Continue reading PM says peer did not give ‘full account’ over links to sex offender
I will never walk away, says PM after facing pressure to quit
I will never walk away, says PM after facing pressure to quit [unable to retrieve full-text content]The prime minister sought to strike a defiant tone after a day of political jeopardy.Published at Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:46:25 +0000
Starmer’s director of communications Tim Allan quits
Starmer’s director of communications Tim Allan quits She told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “Keir Starmer was responsible for making that decision, which is why as soon as it became clear to him, that the extent and nature of Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was far greater and far more pernicious than anybody, in… Continue reading Starmer’s director of communications Tim Allan quits
Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation
Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation [unable to retrieve full-text content]The former ambassador to the US and Labour minister is under investigation for misconduct in a public office. Published at Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:29:15 +0000
Top government figures to hand over private messages with Mandelson
Top government figures to hand over private messages with Mandelson Directly addressing Epstein’s victims, he said: “I am sorry, sorry for what was done to you, sorry that so many people with power failed you. Sorry for having believed Mandelson’s lies and appointed him and sorry that even now you’re forced to watch this story… Continue reading Top government figures to hand over private messages with Mandelson