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Renters' Rights Reforms in Peril Amid Govt U-Turn

Exclusive: Crucial reforms to protect UK renters, including the long-promised ban on 'no-fault' evictions, face being scrapped or severely delayed. Critics warn the government is prioritising landlord interests over the nation's 11 million private tenants

Starmer's Nightmare: Rayner Resignation Calls & Cabinet Chaos

Sir Keir Starmer faces a monumental crisis just weeks into his premiership as Deputy Leader Angela Rayner faces calls for resignation and his first major cabinet reshuffle descends into disarray, threatening Labour's fragile unity.

Obituary: Political Strategist Rob Lane Dies at 53

Tributes pour in for Rob Lane, the visionary political strategist and former Downing Street adviser whose sharp intellect and decency shaped a generation of Westminster politics. Remembered as the 'architect' behind pivotal campaigns.

Blair's 'Smoother' Tim Allan Recalled to Downing Street

In a stunning political comeback, Tim Allan, the legendary New Labour spin doctor dubbed the 'original smoother', is returning to No.10 as Keir Starmer's new director of communications, signalling a return to Blair-era media strategy.

No.10 Tells Met Police to Focus on Crime, Not Twitter

No.10 issues a stark directive to the Metropolitan Police, urging a focus on tackling violent crime and neighbourhood offences rather than 'Twitter storms,' following the controversial arrest of comedian Graham Linehan over alleged anti-trans tweets.

Ethics Probe into Angela Rayner's Tax Affairs Launched

Downing Street orders a formal investigation into Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner's financial dealings, focusing on the controversial sale of her former council house and potential capital gains tax liabilities. The probe raises serious questions for t

Angela Rayner breaks silence over council house tax row

Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner faces mounting pressure over capital gains tax allegations on her former council house. Rayner breaks her silence with defiant Downing Street appearance amid HMRC investigation calls.

Court Order Seals Angela Rayner Property Deals, No10 Comments

Downing Street addresses the controversy surrounding a court order preventing Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner from disclosing past property dealings, amid questions over her former council house's valuation aligning precisely with the inheritance tax t

PM's Finance Guru Paid Zero Tax, Companies Dissolved

Exclusive investigation reveals the Prime Minister's new business adviser, Andrew Griffith, paid no wealth taxes last year and has a complex corporate history with dissolved companies, raising questions about his No. 10 appointment.

Treasury in Turmoil: PM's Aide Accused of Budget Leak

Exclusive: Keir Starmer's No10 operation descends into chaos as a senior PM aide is accused of a Treasury tax leak designed to sabotage the new government's first Budget. The explosive allegations reveal a bitter power struggle at the heart of Whitehall.

Starmer replaces PM's top official in Downing Street shakeup

Sir Keir Starmer initiates a significant restructuring of his Downing Street operation, with the Prime Minister's Principal Private Secretary set to be replaced just one year into the role. The move signals a major strategic shift at the heart of UK gover

Starmer demands full Sue Gray report in clash with Sunak

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer challenges PM Rishi Sunak to publish the complete Sue Gray report, alleging a 'cover-up' over the investigation into her move to become his chief of staff. The political standoff escalates.

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