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Evening Standard - Politics

Keir Starmer dodges sleaze probe over Mandelson scandal

2 hours ago

UK population projected to grow at slower rate before falling in mid-2050s

5 hours ago

Spain would welcome the UK back into the EU, Spanish PM tells Mayor

5 hours ago

McSweeney denies swearing at Foreign Office boss to speed up Mandelson vetting

6 hours ago

McSweeney denies giving intentionally false details to police after phone stolen

6 hours ago

Starmer's 'due process' claim over Mandelson job not backed by ex-official

7 hours ago

McSweeney: Mandelson friendship with Epstein 'like knife through soul'

8 hours ago

Anas Sarwar blasts SNP 'stunt' as PM faces Commons sleaze inquiry vote

8 hours ago

SNP 'delivered goods' on budget says Swinney amid think tank concerns

8 hours ago

London local elections: When will results be revealed in your borough?

9 hours ago

Iranian embassy in London recruits martyrs to 'sacrifice lives'

9 hours ago

Starmer knew risks of 'toxic, hot potato' Epstein to Mandelson, says ex-mandarin

10 hours ago

Keir Starmer faces crunch vote on Peter Mandelson vetting row

11 hours ago

Lib Dems battling for 'historic' London win to control four councils

15 hours ago

Starmer urges Labour MPs to vote against parliamentary probe into Mandelson row

1 day ago

Anas Sarwar challenged to order MPs to back inquiry into PM

21 hours ago

Northern Ireland Troubles Bill will resume after King's Speech

22 hours ago

Scotland's political parties accused of 'lack of realism' over manifesto plans

1 day ago

Starmer faces toughest week yet as MPs set to hold sleaze vote

1 day ago

SNP on course to be largest party but short of a majority, poll finds

1 day ago

Starmer could face Commons sleaze inquiry over Mandelson

1 day ago

Fact checks: Election candidate's AI videos and clips of Muslims praying

1 day ago

Reform UK's Whitehall fuel protest stalls as barely anyone turns up

1 day ago

Swinney vows to 'hit the ground running' on independence in next Parliament

1 day ago

Migrant airlifted and 100 others rescued after Channel 'taxi boat' incident

1 day ago

Opposition parties 'playing silly political games' calling for PM to face probe

1 day ago

Scottish Labour pledges to implement Equality Act 'straight away'

1 day ago

Government has lost confidence of Troubles victims and veterans – Robinson

1 day ago

Push for indyref 2 powers would begin after government formed – Swinney

1 day ago

Security ramps up for King's visit after Trump 'assassination attempt'

1 day ago

Fuel tax protesters gather in central London for 'national demo'

1 day ago

Starmer to chair Cobra meeting on economic impact of Iran war

1 day ago

Starmer facing another bruising week over Mandelson vetting scandal

1 day ago

Rayner's allies should stop plotting to topple Starmer, says minister

1 day ago

Labour 'may lose control' of Starmer council in London politics shock

1 day ago

Island of Ireland in 'absolutely critical position' amid tensions with Russia

1 day ago

Campbell likens Starmer to Bush as he warns of 'dark place' if Labour fails

1 day ago

SNP accused of neglecting women's health as Labour vows care 'fit for purpose'

1 day ago

Maritime search and rescue boosted as RAF patrol plane brought in

1 day ago

Swinney to outline 100-day plan for SNP government if re-elected

1 day ago

King's state visit to 'proceed as planned' after foiled Trump assassination bid

2 days ago

Royal Mail investigating claims postman said he binned Reform UK leaflets

2 days ago

King 'greatly relieved' president and guests not hurt during gunman attack

2 days ago

Price pressures could last for eight months after Iran war ends, minister warns

2 days ago

'No case to answer' on Mandelson, says minister amid call for PM to face probe

2 days ago

Starmer says there was only 'everyday pressure' to clear Mandelson appointment

2 days ago

Washington shooting: King's security for US trip always 'taken very seriously'

2 days ago

Shots fired as 'would-be Trump assassin' tries to storm annual dinner

2 days ago

Watch: Video of 'gunman' running past Trump security at dinner

2 days ago

Holyrood election Scotland's chance to vote 'no confidence' in Starmer – Flynn

2 days ago

Starmer: Foreign Office chief faced 'everyday pressure' to clear Mandelson

3 days ago

Poor poll projections 'motivating' Scottish Conservatives – Findlay

3 days ago

Migrants make crossing to UK after small boats deal clinched with France

3 days ago

Independence could help Scotland's energy work for the country – Swinney

3 days ago

Foreign Office official will not answer Mandelson vetting questions in person

3 days ago

Highlands and Islands 'central to Scotland's prosperity' – Swinney

3 days ago

Keir Starmer will be Prime Minister beyond this Parliament, Downing Street says

4 days ago

Trump to raise 'everything' with King, including Iran war that has hit relations

3 days ago

Falklands tells Trump to back off over Argentina sovereignty support

3 days ago

Swinney recalls late-night talk with wife that led to him becoming FM

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