politics

Cat Little, the top official at the Cabinet Office, tells MPs “due process” was followed in the appointment. Source link

The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”. Source link

Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn’t a candidate ready to replace him. Source link

The prime minister’s former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson. Source link

The ex-communications chief was made a Labour peer after leaving Downing Street in March 2025, but was suspended from the parliamentary party this February over links with a convicted sex offender. Source link

The ‘chill’ follows the sacking of lead civil servant at the Foreign Office Sir Olly Robbins by the prime minister. Source link

Since the 1990s, devolved governments across the UK have worked alongside the Westminster Parliament. Source link

Sir Olly Robbins says he felt “uncomfortable” after No 10 discussed finding a role for Lord Doyle. Source link

Four Labour activists have been charged by police after an investigation into claims that a party database was manipulated to help fix a candidate selection. Source link

Sir Olly Robbins has defended his decision to approve the peer’s security clearance for the role. Source link