The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Scottish politics has a dual nature. It is significantly distinct from politics in the rest of the United Kingdom, with its own dynamics, parties and leaders. But it can still be affected by events down south. And for the Scottish sections of the UK parties – the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats,…

Downing Street sources characterised the Prime Minister as ‘absolutely determined’.

Allies of leading candidates keen to tout credentials but others despair at options at top of party

Police accused of mishandling protest amid scenes of violence in city; celebrities come out in support of Super Bowl performance

There was a very real chance the PM would be out after losing two senior staffers but some well-organised support bought him some time

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

Health secretary has attempted to clear the air regarding his relationship with the disgraced peer Peter Mandelson, but in so doing has revealed his private disagreements about government policy on the economy and Israel

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: It would be detrimental to the country if the prime minister were to be bowled out of office so soon after winning a historic election. For all the setbacks, he must come out fighting

Editorial: The departure of the prime minister’s chief of staff signals the demise of the political project which put him in No 10. All bets are off now.

The country just can’t afford another three and half years of this dysfunctional soap opera, says Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey

While the herd is yet to move against Keir Starmer, many believe his tenure may be coming to an end