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Evening Standard - Politics

Starmer defends disappearing WhatsApp messages use after Mandelson files release

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UK-France mission to secure Strait of Hormuz 'a catch-22', says Marco Rubio

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Cooper accuses Tories of China 'withdrawal' and rejects Blair criticism

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Raising concerns over Gaza war like 'hitting brick wall', Streeting says

4 hours ago

Starmer 'felt sick' watching police bodycam footage in Henry Nowak murder case

6 hours ago

More black men to be invited to prostate cancer screening trial

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British couple jailed in Iran on espionage charges lose appeal, family say

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Former defence secretary calls for inquiry into 1994 Chinook crash tragedy

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Council leader slams 'out of control' Airbnb renting in West End

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Fact check: Released footage does not show police officer's sharp nails

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Fact check: Convicted murderers get lifetime sentences with minimum prison terms

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Health Secretary accepts committee's recommendation on prostate cancer screening

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Green Party to lead sixth London council

7 hours ago

Three-month deadline set for Henry Nowak police response probe

8 hours ago

Peter Mandelson should never have been appointed, Yvette Cooper says

10 hours ago

Andy Burnham rules out snap general election if he becomes Prime Minister

9 hours ago

Starmer urges quick police watchdog probe into Henry Nowak murder

9 hours ago

Swinney tells of 'horror' at Murrell's 'colossal breach of trust'

9 hours ago

Government commits to 87% cut in UK's climate emissions by 2040

9 hours ago

London council seizes 2,500 e-bikes as Lime slapped with £143k fines

1 day ago

Jail term of Henry Nowak's murderer considered amid outrage over treatment

10 hours ago

Scottish Secretary urged to quit over 'sycophantic' messages to Mandelson

11 hours ago

Arrival in prison van marks total fall from grace for SNP supremo Peter Murrell

11 hours ago

Met Police joins residents fighting plans to expand Hyde Park concerts

12 hours ago

Murrell scandal 'embarrassing internationally', McConnell says

13 hours ago

Starmer to chair Cabinet after Mandelson files lay bare splits

23 hours ago

London Mayor Sadiq Khan backs social media ban for under-16s

14 hours ago

Rules-based order is 'in our shared interest', Cooper says during China visit

16 hours ago

Confidence in universities falling amid concern over loans and jobs – research

23 hours ago

Trump says talks with Iran are continuing at 'a rapid pace', amid fresh strikes

1 day ago

Peter Mandelson said No 10 needs 'revamp' and 'infusion of purpose', files show

1 day ago

'Keystone cops': How Lord Mandelson mocked No10 staff

1 day ago

Chaos over Trump's red box 'like The Thick Of It' – Mandelson

11 hours ago

Member of British Army dies in training accident in Iraq

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UK wins court clash with Rwanda over failed migrant deportation deal

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Mandelson said Government would never regret ambassador appointment, files show

1 day ago

Serious questions remain over Mandelson appointment despite files release – SNP

1 day ago

Peter Mandelson files released by the Government after demand from MPs

1 day ago

Foreign Secretary arrives in Beijing for talks on global security

1 day ago

Mandelson files to be published on Monday afternoon, Downing Street says

1 day ago

Britain helped to seize Russian tanker in international waters, Macron says

1 day ago

Former first minister calls for joint Murrell inquiry between both Parliaments

1 day ago

Government urged to crack down on cheap vapes circumventing single-use ban

1 day ago

Mandelson file release 'unprecedented' display of transparency, minister says

1 day ago

'It's a given Starmer will go,' says London MP Rosena Allin-Khan

1 day ago

Second tranche of Mandelson papers expected to be published

1 day ago

Nicola Sturgeon says Murrell has never explained his embezzlement crimes to her

2 days ago

Defence investment plan expected within weeks not months, says minister

2 days ago

John Swinney: 'Fundamental flaw' in Sturgeon and Murrell having top SNP roles

2 days ago

Mapped: How London's political landscape has been transformed

3 days ago

Minister rejects Streeting call to consider national insurance cut

2 days ago

Nicola Sturgeon: 'I feel I am serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit'

2 days ago

Sturgeon moves to London - as she defends record over husband's crimes

2 days ago

Streeting backs North Sea licences and national insurance cut

2 days ago

Former M&S boss Marc Bolland to help ministers tackle Neet problem

3 days ago

Nine in 10 parents back social media ban for children, says Technology Secretary

3 days ago

Sir Ian McKellen joins march against 'appalling' LGBTQ+ laws in Commonwealth

3 days ago

Aukus nations to produce cutting-edge underwater drone kit

3 days ago

Scotland has 'trust' in SNP, insists Swinney after Murrell embezzlement plea

3 days ago

Victims asked to 'suck it up' for benefit of attackers, says former minister

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