LBC BroadcasterBluesky23h ago
James O'Brien
On any given day, you might as well roll a die to predict whether Donald Trump is going to claim total victory; imminent victory; a negotiated ceasefire; an imminent ceasefire; new attacks; crucial negotiations or imminent crucial negotiations. The only certainty is that he’ll be lying.
Guardian Deputy Political EditorBluesky1d ago
Jessica Elgot
If you step back, it is truly extraordinary that so many people went to such great lengths and broke so many conventions and risked their political careers and the only outcome of all these efforts and risks was appointing a washed-up old spinner to an ambassadorial post
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James O'Brien
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James O'Brien
Waited over 30 years to see James live & just enjoyed a performance as close to perfect as any I’ve seen. What a joy.
Guardian Political EditorBluesky1d ago
Pippa Crerar
NEW: Yvette Cooper only became aware that Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting when approached by Guardian on Thursday, I’m told.
Foreign sec then spent evening in FCDO and Downing Street with the PM where she spoke to Sir Olly Robbins. They concluded he could no longer continue in post.
LBC BroadcasterBluesky1d ago
James O'Brien
In which the pendulum swings… podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j...
The Peter Mandelson debacle: Should Starmer go?
Podcast Episode · James O'Brien Daily · 17 April · 59min
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Guardian Political EditorBluesky1d ago
Pippa Crerar
NEW: Keir Starmer says it's "staggering" and "unforgiveable" that he wasn't told Peter Mandelson failed security vetting - and that he's "absolutely furious" about it. He'll address MPs on Monday.
Guardian Political EditorBluesky19h ago
Pippa Crerar
"David Lammy, the deputy prime minister, was on a military flight back from the Middle East when he was summoned to the cockpit by the captain who told him that No 10 needed to speak to him urgently over the radio."
Our piece on how Mandelson vetting row unfolded www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Pure shock’: how ministers reacted to revelation of Mandelson vetting failure
Inquiries into who knew what, and when, will be pored over in coming weeks and could ultimately decide Starmer’s fate
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Guardian Political EditorBluesky22h ago
Pippa Crerar
Quite a lot of confusion over this, so this is an important explainer: What happens during security vetting and why did Peter Mandelson fail his? 👇
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
What happens during security vetting and why did Peter Mandelson fail his?
Almost all officials working in Foreign Office HQ undergo process before gaining access to top secret material
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The Rest Is PoliticsBluesky1d ago
Alastair Campbell
My and @rorystewartfilm.bsky.social take on latest chapter in Starmer Mandelson saga in a mini episode @therestpolitics.bsky.social
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The Starmer-Mandelson Scandal: Lying or Incompetence?
Podcast Episode · The Rest Is Politics · 17 April · 20min
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Guardian Political EditorBluesky1d ago
Pippa Crerar
Saturday’s @theguardian.com front page: Starmer warned he faces ‘judgement day’ next week theguardian.com/politics/2026/…
Guardian Deputy Political EditorBluesky1d ago
Jessica Elgot
Starmer- “That I wasn’t told that Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting when he was appointed is staggering.
“That I wasn’t told that he had failed security vetting when I was telling Parliament that due process had been followed is unforgiveable.”
Guardian Political EditorBluesky19h ago
Pippa Crerar
ANALYSIS: ‘Almost like a Bond villain’: why Labour MPs expect Starmer to cling on as PM - by @peterwalker99.bsky.social & co
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Almost like a Bond villain’: why Labour MPs expect Starmer to cling on as PM
While the Labour leader is deeply unpopular, several factors – including the Iran war – seem to be delaying his exit
theguardian.com
Tory grassrootsRSS2h ago
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Our top ten picks of the week
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The post Our top ten picks of the week appeared first on Conservative
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Political weeklyRSS3h ago
New Statesman
The vice president is no longer the favourite to replace Donald Trump
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The vice president is no longer the favourite to replace Donald Trump
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Political weeklyRSS3h ago
New Statesman
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Labour grassrootsRSS1d ago
LabourList
At the time of writing, the US has begun its blockade of Iran’s ports. I have to put…
The post ‘Britain needs a political economy built for rough seas’ appeared first on LabourList.
‘Britain needs a political economy built for rough seas’
At the time of writing, the US has begun its blockade of Iran’s ports. I have to put…
The post ‘Britain needs a political economy built for rough seas
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Political weeklyRSS1d ago
New Statesman
The Mandeslon scandal is causing consternation in the PLP – again.
“Lol. Bad”: How Labour MPs feel about Keir Starmer
The Mandeslon scandal is causing consternation in the PLP – again.
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Political weeklyRSS1d ago
New Statesman
Led by Elon Musk, the right has developed a new lust for South African white supremacy
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UK governance researchRSS1d ago
Institute for Government
What next for restoration and renewal of parliament?
zuzanna.juszkiewicz
Fri, 17/04/2026 - 14:43
2 Carlton Gardens
Starmer government
Hybrid event
Monday 11 May 2026, 01:30
Institute for Government
Parliamentary procedure
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What next for restoration and renewal of parliament?
What next for restoration and renewal of parliament?
zuzanna.juszkiewicz
Fri, 17/04/2026 - 14:43
2 Carlton Gardens
Starmer government
Hybrid ev
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UK governance researchRSS1d ago
Institute for Government
The government still needs a coordinated story on its response to the Middle East war
jack.sanders
Fri, 17/04/2026 - 14:38
Keir Starmer needs to seize the news agenda and communicate his response to the Iran crisis.
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The government still needs a coordinated story on its response to the Middle East war
The government still needs a coordinated story on its response to the Middle East war
jack.sanders
Fri, 17/04/2026 - 14:38
Keir Starmer needs to se
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