politics
Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein releases
Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson – and references to them both in the Epstein files – was doing the business Global Counsel harm. Source link
Asylum seeker barracks plans could face further delays
The Home Office may need planning permission before using Cameron Barracks as accommodation. Source link
Top government figures to hand over private messages with Mandelson
The government collects communications over Mandelson’s ambassador appointment as some of Sir Keir Starmer’s own MPs call on him to stand down. Source link
Three African countries agree to UK migrant returns after visa penalty threat
The Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia and Angola have said they will cooperate on migrant returns. Source link
Trump signals US support for Chagos handover deal
It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal. Source link
What was the vetting process for Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador?
The PM has accused Lord Mandelson of lying throughout the process – but what did it involve? Source link
Parliament revamp could cost £40bn and take 61 years
MPs and peers are presented with two renovation options and told to make a decision by the mid-2030s. Source link
Could this be the beginning of the end for Starmer?
Few Labour MPs are publicly calling for Sir Keir Starmer to go but this is very serious moment for the PM. Source link
Community investment 'backs people' – Starmer
Keir Starmer says the expansion of a government scheme could benefit towns in East Sussex. Source link
Ex-Tory councillor unveiled by Nigel Farage as Reform's Welsh leader
Farage said he had chosen Thomas ahead of the Senedd election because he was “battle hardened”. Source link