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Cabinet fury over Lammy's prisoner release plans

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy faces intense Cabinet backlash over controversial prisoner release proposals, with Deputy Prime Minister branded 'incompetent' and 'cowardly' by furious colleagues in Westminster showdown.

Starmer holds first weekly audience with King Charles

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer meets King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in his first official audience as Prime Minister, marking a significant constitutional moment following Labour's landslide election victory.

Starmer becomes PM in historic Buckingham Palace meeting

In a landmark constitutional moment, Sir Keir Starmer has been formally appointed as Britain's Prime Minister by King Charles III, marking the first meeting between the monarch and Labour leader since the general election victory.

Lammy: I'm ready to be Deputy PM under Starmer

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy reveals he's prepared to serve as Deputy Prime Minister if Labour wins the next election, as tensions rise over Kevin Hollinrake's comments about Labour's Brexit stance.

Starmer: Hillsborough Law in first 100 days as PM

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer commits to introducing the Hillsborough Law within his first 100 days in office, delivering justice for victims' families after decades of campaigning.

Lord Dick Taverne: Political Maverick Dies at 94

Tributes pour in for crossbench peer Lord Dick Taverne, the former Labour minister turned independent thinker whose courageous stands on evidence-based policy and nuclear defence shaped British politics for decades.

Starmer confronts Sunak over NHS waiting lists at PMQs

Sir Keir Starmer launched a blistering attack on Rishi Sunak during Prime Minister's Questions, challenging him on soaring NHS waiting lists and accusing him of misleading the public about Labour's tax plans in a heated Commons exchange.

Lammy's theatrical Commons act draws laughter

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy faced ridicule in Parliament as his dramatic delivery during Foreign Office questions prompted laughter from both sides of the House, with critics calling his performance overly theatrical.

Labour blocks Lucy Powell's deputy leader bid

Former Cabinet Minister Lucy Powell faces rejection as Labour's deputy leader candidate amid internal party power struggles, dealing a significant blow to Sir Keir Starmer's authority.

Starmer's First 48 Hours: Cabinet Reshuffle Begins

Exclusive look at how Prime Minister Keir Starmer is wasting no time implementing Labour's vision, with major cabinet appointments and immediate policy actions across government departments.

Jess Phillips resigns with scathing Starmer criticism

Labour MP Jess Phillips resigns from shadow ministerial role with blistering critique of Keir Starmer's leadership style and government direction, citing fundamental disagreements on policy and approach.

Rayner's fiery comeback after tax scandal

Labour's Angela Rayner makes explosive return to Parliament after seven-week absence over tax affairs controversy, delivering powerful resignation speech that sets political pulses racing.

Labour MP Jess Phillips resigns from shadow frontbench

Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips dramatically quits as shadow minister for domestic violence and safeguarding, citing 'significant disagreement' with party leadership over Middle East policy in exclusive Times Radio interview.

Piers Morgan considers running for Prime Minister

In a stunning political development, broadcaster Piers Morgan is allegedly exploring a potential run for Prime Minister, sending shockwaves through Westminster as he considers challenging the political establishment.

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