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Andy Burnham is Labour’s best hope of keeping Farage out of No 10, according to UK’s top pollster

With rumours swirling about a coup against Starmer, Britain’s leading polling guru told The Independent that he would not be surprised if one of the main party leaders is replaced in 2026

The Independent UK

Downing Street has only itself to blame for lack of grip on Whitehall, say experts

Ex-No 10 adviser Paul Ovenden says ‘political perma-class’ has distracted government, but critics argue ministers already have power to act

The Guardian - UK

No 10 blocked release of Tony Blair’s call with French president after Princess Diana’s death

Officials ruled that publication of a memo outlining the discussion between Tony Blair and Jacques Chirac was ‘fundamentally not in the public interest’, newly-declassified documents reveal

The Independent UK

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No 10 apology over John Major’s birthday message to the Queen Mother

Newly-released files show Downing Street apologised after PM’s telegram was addressed in an ‘improper manner’.

The Independent UK

No 10 forced to apologise over John Major’s ‘improper’ birthday message to Queen Mother, new files reveal

Despite the faux pas, the Queen Mother still telegrammed Mr Major and his wife to thank them

The Independent UK

No 10 defends handling of Alaa Abd El-Fattah case amid calls for deportation

Both the Conservatives and Reform UK have called for his British citizenship to be revoked due to Mr Abd El-Fattah’s previous social media posts

The Independent UK

No 10 defends approach to Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s case amid calls for deportation

The activist, recently released after years of detention in Egypt, wrote tweets which appeared to show him calling for violence against Zionists.

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Keir Starmer gave peerage to former aide who campaigned for child sex offender

Downing Street has admitted that Matthew Doyle’s links with Sean Morton were ‘thoroughly investigated’ before he was nominated for a peerage

The Independent UK

No 10 denies dodging scrutiny after axing afternoon press briefings

No 10 conceded the changes would be ‘difficult’ and kept ‘under review’ but insisted they were necessary to ‘modernise’ Government communications.

Evening Standard

Should people wear a mask in public if they feel unwell with flu?

With NHS and No 10 advice differing, we look at best practice for flu prevention and protection

The Guardian - UK

People urged to wear masks when they are ill as UK faces ‘tidal wave’ of flu

NHS Providers boss says those who are ‘coughing and sneezing’ should wear face coverings on public transport

The Guardian - UK

Sadiq Khan hits back at Donald Trump after US president calls him 'disgusting mayor'

‘He’s doing a terrible job’: Donald Trump launches fresh verbal attack on London Mayor Sadiq Khan

Evening Standard

UK working with partners on Ukraine peace, Starmer says as Trump blasts Europe

The US president criticised crisis talks among European leaders for failing to ‘produce’ anything.

Evening Standard

Allies discuss ‘positive progress’ to use frozen Russian assets in Ukraine talks

Sir Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Volodymyr Zelensky and Friedrich Merz met at No 10 on Monday.

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Number 10 rejects ‘dictator’ claims amid row over mayoral election delay

Critics have accused Labour of ‘cancelling democracy’ after the Government suggested four votes could be pushed back to 2028.

Evening Standard

Chinese mega embassy in London could bring security advantages, Downing Street claims

No 10 has sought to highlight the ‘benefits’ of consolidating the seven Chinese sites currently dotted around the capital in the mega embassy

The Guardian - UK

Starmer raises pressure on head of OBR by saying budget leak was ‘serious error’

PM says he is ‘very supportive’ of spending watchdog but breach was a ‘massive discourtesy’ to parliament

Evening Standard

Starmer to back Budget amid row over Reeves’ deficit claims

Opposition figures have called for the City watchdog to investigate pre-Budget briefings about the fiscal shortfall.

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The Guardian - UK

‘They all think Keir is done’: how push to protect Starmer’s job backfired spectacularly

Botched briefing operation was proof to many that PM is leading an ineffectual No 10. How did it go so wrong?

Evening Standard

PM’s chief of staff ‘not involved’ in briefing against ministers – reports

Sir Keir Starmer has faced calls to sack his top adviser, Morgan McSweeney.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer defies calls to sack chief of staff, claiming briefing didn’t come from No 10

PM stands by Morgan McSweeney and attempts to draw line under row in which leaks suggested Wes Streeting would launch a leadership challenge

The Guardian - UK

Why some in No 10 think Wes Streeting is plotting to become prime minister

Health secretary has always been open about his ambitions but recent actions hinted at reasons for potential coup plot

The Guardian - UK

Labour faces questions over Starmer aide who holds shares in lobbying firm

Communications chief Tim Allan left Strand Partners in September but still holds a minority stake

Evening Standard

PM prepared to ‘get rid’ of those responsible for briefing war, Miliband signals

Ed Miliband suggested that Sir Keir would sack anyone found to be responsible for the briefings, as the PM faces pressure to overhaul his No 10.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer stands by McSweeney and says he has been ‘assured no briefings against ministers done from No 10’ – as it happened

PM says he has ‘full confidence’ in his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney amid calls for him to be sacked

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