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Mandelson must make his voice ‘the most important’ as ambassador to US – Darroch
The former British ambassador in Washington also said life under a Donald Trump presidency will be ‘like a 24/7 bar-room brawl’.
Lucy Powell says she understands public’s frustration with Labour in office
The Commons Leader said voters would judge Labour on whether they feel better off and have improved public services at the next election.
Hollinrake backs Badenoch to win public trust by next general election
The shadow housing secretary said: ‘I think over time, people will grow to really respect her.’
Lower housebuyers’ bills with solar panels on newbuild roofs, ministers urged
The Sunshine Bill will be debated by MPs in the new year.
Programme to tackle gender-based violence only running in third of schools
The Equally Safe at School programme has been adopted at 116 out of 361 state-funded secondary schools.
New laws taking ‘major strides’ to improving people’s lives, Lucy Powell claims
The Commons Leader said the ‘unrelenting legislative agenda’ would have a ‘tangible positive impact’.
NHS maintenance backlog soars to more than £1.3bn, figures show
It was up £200 million between the end of 2022 and April this year.
Mandelson says it is ‘great honour’ to be named UK ambassador to US
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was ‘delighted’ to appoint Lord Mandelson to the post.
UK and Mauritius want to finalise Chagos treaty ‘as quickly as possible’
It comes after the new Mauritian prime minister rejected an initial draft deal.
Sue Gray: Partygate sleuth who became Starmer’s embattled chief of staff
She continued to feature in the headlines after taking on the party political job and eventually quit over fears she was ‘becoming a distraction’.