Category: UK News

Morgan McSweeney has resigned from his position as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff amid intense scrutiny related to his involvement in the appointment of Lord Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the United States. The resignation follows growing concerns about McSweeney’s role in advocating for Mandelson’s selection, despite the well-known connection between the peer… Continue reading Morgan McSweeney: Starmer's chief aide quits over Mandelson row

Morgan McSweeney has played a quietly influential yet pivotal role behind the scenes of British politics for over ten years, despite rarely making a public appearance or speaking on record. Known for avoiding media exposure, he has kept a low profile, steering clear of TV cameras and photographers, especially during political upheavals in Whitehall. However,… Continue reading Why Morgan McSweeney's resignation matters for Sir Keir Starmer

The family of Ian Coates, a school caretaker who was tragically killed during the Nottingham attacks, has spoken about the profound impact the incident has had on their lives as they await a key public inquiry. Ian, aged 65, lost his life alongside two University of Nottingham students, Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both 19,… Continue reading Sons of Nottingham attacks victim 'can't grieve' for dad ahead of public inquiry

Prince William is preparing for his first official visit to Saudi Arabia, a trip that comes with significant diplomatic complexities. Unlike his previous visits to countries such as Estonia, Poland, Brazil, and South Africa, the Saudi trip poses unique challenges due to the kingdom’s political and cultural context. The visit, scheduled to begin on Monday,… Continue reading Why Prince William’s trip to Saudi Arabia is a diplomatic maze

Documents recently disclosed in the United States suggest that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may have deliberately shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as a British trade envoy in 2010 and 2011. The BBC reviewed these files, which include emails indicating that the former royal passed on confidential reports and investment details related to his… Continue reading Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as trade envoy, files suggest

A Church of Ireland minister has expressed a strong desire for churches to take a more active stance against racism whenever it occurs. Reverend Eileen Cremin, who ministers as a person of colour, described her overall experience in her role as mostly positive. She acknowledged having faced only minor instances of direct racism, which she… Continue reading 'Churches should feel emboldened to counteract racism' – minister

Morgan McSweeney has been widely recognized as a key architect behind Sir Keir Starmer’s political advancement. However, his recent resignation as chief of staff leaves open questions about the stability of the prime minister’s position. McSweeney stepped down amid intense scrutiny from Labour MPs and peers who demanded accountability over the contentious appointment of Peter… Continue reading Morgan McSweeney: Who is Sir Keir Starmer's ex-chief of staff?

Late at night, while her children are fast asleep, Katie settles comfortably on her sofa with a drink in one hand and her phone in the other. Instead of heading out for a night on the town, she prefers to stay home and immerse herself in a unique kind of entertainment. “Who needs to go… Continue reading Bar livestreams: All the drama of a night out – from my sofa

A cabinet minister has appealed to Labour MPs to refrain from attempting to remove Sir Keir Starmer amid growing dissatisfaction concerning his handling of the Lord Mandelson controversy. While acknowledging the anger within the party, the minister cautioned against “dropping the pilot” less than two years after Labour returned to power, emphasizing that such a… Continue reading Don't drop PM over Mandelson scandal, minister urges Labour MPs

A Jewish Member of Parliament recently made a discreet visit to a school after a prior engagement was called off due to plans for a protest opposing his views on Gaza. The original visit had been postponed amid tensions, with the Bristol National Education Union (NEU) publicly declaring the cancellation as a “victory for education… Continue reading Jewish MP visits Bristol school in secret due to Gaza protest plan