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Keir Starmer buys personalised cufflinks given to him by Donald Trump as gift for his son

The Prime Minister purchased the gift, which would otherwise have been held by Downing Street

The Independent UK

Jonathan Powell rejects overtures to replace McSweeney as Starmer’s chief of staff

Exclusive: Powell, who held post under Blair, is said to be considering leaving current role as national security adviser

The Guardian - UK

Larry the cat marks 15 years as No 10’s chief mouser

The 19-year-old tabby, officially known as the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, often appears outside the Prime Minister’s door.

Evening Standard

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Larry the cat celebrates 15 years at Downing Street

‘He represents stability, and that’s at a premium,’ says an expert as Larry the Cat marks 15 years of service at Downing Street

The Independent UK

Purr-manent resident: Larry the cat marks 15 years at Downing Street as Britain’s political top cat

In a political landscape often defined by upheaval and leadership churn, one resident of 10 Downing Street has remained a constant. Larry, the British government’s official Chief Mouser, marked 15 years in the role on Sunday, becoming one of the most enduring figures associated with the prime minister’s residence.

The Times of India

‘First feline’ Larry marks 15 years as Britain’s political top cat

Larry the cat is marking 15 years as Britain’s Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street, a symbol of stability in turbulent political times

The Independent UK

Starmer seeks new top mandarin in Downing Street shake-up

Dame Antonia Romeo is widely tipped to replace Sir Chris Wormald as cabinet secretary – the UK’s most senior civil servant.

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Sir Chris Wormald quits as Cabinet Secretary as Keir Starmer clears out No10 to rescue his premiership

The top civil servant’s departure comes as the Government is rocked by the Lord Mandelson and Lord Doyle storms

Evening Standard

The Guardian view on Keir Starmer and rotten peers: go back to the reforming spirit of the Labour manifesto

Editorial: The prime minister would be in a stronger position now if he had moved harder and faster with plans to reform and ultimately abolish the Lords

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: Is Keir Starmer in office, but out of staff?

In today’s newsletter: As the exit of Morgan McSweeney brings a new threat to Starmer’s premiership, we look at why a chief of staff is important to a prime minister, who he might appoint next, and whether he can turn things around

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer says he is ‘not prepared to walk away’ after call for resignation

PM survives day of high tension after Scots Labour leader Anas Sarwar calls for him to step down amid Peter Mandelson row

The Guardian - UK

Top civil servant could become third key No 10 departure in days

Exclusive: Cabinet secretary Chris Wormald is expected to follow Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allan out the door

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer clings on as another aide quits and Scottish leader urges him to step down after ‘too many mistakes’

Cabinet rallies around embattled PM, who says he is not prepared ‘to walk away’ despite facing public calls to quit – after communications director Tim Allan steps down

The Independent UK

Cabinet rallies around embattled Starmer as Sarwar calls for him to quit

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said Sir Keir Starmer should go to prevent the ‘distraction’ in Westminster hitting his party’s election chances.

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Keir Starmer latest LIVE: PM tells Labour MPs 'I won't walk away' as he fights to stay in No10

Anas Sarwar calling on Starmer to resign came as a fresh bresh blow to the embattled Prime Minister after a second key ally quit

The Guardian - UK

Morgan McSweeney: brains behind Labour’s comeback undone by poor judgment

Starmer’s chief of staff, who has quit over Mandelson appointment, was accused of presiding over a toxic No 10

The Independent UK

Morgan McSweeney quits as Keir Starmer’s Downing Street chief of staff over Mandelson scandal

The departure of the man responsible for putting Keir Starmer into Downing Street is a serious blow to the government and leaves the PM exposed

International Business Times UK

Chinese Hackers Reportedly Gain 'Full Access' to UK Telecoms in Global Cyber-Espionage Campaign

Chinese state-linked hackers reportedly breached UK telecoms, including Downing Street, giving potential access to millions of calls and messages.

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Senior ministers wipe away tears as Holocaust survivor addresses Cabinet

Mala Tribich, 95, received a standing ovation after her five-minute speech at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Starmer urges calm and unity in the face of Trump’s Greenland threats

Sir Keir Starmer used a Downing Street press conference to respond to Donald Trump’s actions.

Evening Standard

Greenland latest LIVE: Britain must 'pull together' in face of Trump's threats over Greenland, says Starmer

Starmer delivers press conference as Trump threatens tariffs amid plan to acquire Greenland

The Independent UK

Starmer tells Trump it is ‘wrong’ to impose tariffs on Nato allies

The prime minister will face questions on the government’s approach to dealing with the increasingly volatile US administration in the wake of Donald Trump’s fresh tariff threats

Evening Standard

Starmer to speak at Downing Street after Trump tariff threats over Greenland

The Prime Minister will set out the UK’s approach to working with allies.

The Conversation

Data suggests Labour would be making a mistake if it ousted Keir Starmer after May elections

British electoral politics in the 1980s were dominated by Margaret Thatcher, the prime minister for the whole of that decade. Similarly, Tony Blair dominated elections when he was in Downing Street from 1997 to 2007. In sharp contrast, the decade from 2015 to 2025 saw no fewer than six prime…

The Independent UK

Red Roses set sights on Six Nations sell-out at Downing Street reception to celebrate World Cup triumph

England triumphed in front of a capacity crowd at Twickenham in September and return in April to take on Ireland in their Women’s Six Nations opener

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