No 10
Coverage of No 10 in the Nexus archive.
- Burnham will change No 10 ‘boys club’ briefing culture, says Lucy Powell
Andy Burnham is set to change the 'boys club' briefing culture at No 10, as Lucy Powell, deputy leader of the Labour party, calls for a more meritocratic approach and a 50/50 gender split in ministerial roles and staff. Powell described briefings at Downing Street as 'unpleasant,' discouraging open criticism.
- No 10 must rethink the rejected plan for 'life-saving' prostate cancer screening, Rishi Sunak says
Rishi Sunak urges the UK government to reconsider a rejected prostate cancer screening plan, which he describes as 'life-saving'. The plan was previously rejected but Sunak calls for it to be reevaluated.
- Hopes fade of Starmer delivering Hillsborough Law before leaving No 10
Hopes are diminishing for Keir Starmer to pass the Hillsborough Law before leaving No. 10, while UK spies are in a stand-off with ministers over an accountability bill.
- Starmer government pauses new ‘major’ policy announcements
The U.K. government will pause new major policy or spending announcements until Keir Starmer leaves No. 10. Labour will begin a leadership contest in July, with Andy Burnham expected to succeed Starmer as prime minister on July 17. The Defense Investment Plan remains exempt and will be published ahead of a July 7 NATO summit.
- Lady Starmer's tears as Keir quits: PM's wife embraces him outside No 10 after she was visibly emotional during resignation speech
Keir Starmer resigned, and his wife, Lady Starmer, was visibly emotional during his resignation speech. She embraced him outside No 10 after the event.
- Keir Starmer cries as he quits No 10 claiming a deluded list of 'achievements' - now Britain awaits its seventh PM in ten years
Keir Starmer is seen crying as he leaves No 10, describing his list of achievements as deluded, while Britain prepares for its seventh prime minister in ten years.
- 'I want a big state Britain': Andy Burnham echoes Corbyn as he vows to nationalise utilities if he takes Starmer's place in No. 10
Andy Burnham pledges to nationalize utilities if he replaces Starmer at No. 10, echoing Jeremy Corbyn's policies. The statement positions Burnham as advocating for a larger state role in Britain's economy.
- The UK: No. 10 Revolving Door
UK PM Keir Starmer faces growing pressure following Andy Burnham's by-election victory. The article's title, 'The UK: No. 10 Revolving Door,' suggests ongoing political instability in the UK government.
- ANDREW PIERCE: How Lady Vic's Holy Trinity of three strong women inside No 10 are urging Starmer to take on 'lightweight' Andy Burnham
Lady Vic's Holy Trinity of three strong women inside No 10 are urging Starmer to challenge Andy Burnham, whom they describe as 'lightweight'. The article focuses on internal political dynamics within the UK government.
- Will Starmer fight or fold?
No. 10 is attempting to assess support for the Prime Minister. Failing to secure backers could be embarrassing and indicate an inability to govern.
- Starmer suggests US ‘trying to interfere in our democracy’ over Nowak claims
Keir Starmer accused the US of attempting to interfere in British democracy after US vice-president JD Vance linked the murder of UK teenager Henry Nowak to mass migration. No 10 responded to Vance's claim that Nowak would be alive if European elites resisted 'mass invasion of migrants.'
- Unions have already funded Andy Burnham's bid for No 10 to the tune of £20,000 as Labour backers plan for life post-Starmer
Unions have donated £20,000 to Andy Burnham's campaign for the UK prime minister's office (No 10). The funding reflects Labour Party backers' strategic planning for a potential leadership transition following Keir Starmer.
- No 10 hits out at those 'seeking to stir up division' after JD Vance blamed Henry Nowak's murder on migration
No 10 criticized individuals for 'seeking to stir up division' following JD Vance's claim that migration was linked to Henry Nowak's murder. A composite image of Sir Keir Starmer and JD Vance was featured in the article.
- Wes Streeting leaves No 10 after planned talks with Keir Starmer last less than 20 minutes - UK politics live
Wes Streeting leaves No 10 after a short meeting with Keir Starmer, Health Secretary's allies call for Prime Minister's resignation. The meeting lasted less than 20 minutes and was seen as a challenge to Starmer's leadership. Streeting has not yet called for a formal leadership challenge.
- Starmer needs sharper survival strategy if he is to stay on
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a threat to his leadership as many MPs call for his resignation, with tepid cabinet support and a blunted No 10 operation making it harder for him to stay in office. The cabinet has remained largely quiet, unlike the last time Starmer faced a similar threat. Starmer's core team had previously persuaded ministers to show supportive tweets.
- Key Starmer adviser held 16 undisclosed meetings with top US tech bosses
Varun Chandra, a key adviser to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves, held 16 undisclosed meetings with top US tech executives between October 2024 and October 2025. The discussions, involving companies like Google, Meta, and Apple, focused on regulatory changes, AI, and Donald Trump’s potential second administration. One meeting reportedly offered a tech executive direct access to the prime minister.
- Senior UK ministers deride Rachel Reeves’s reported plan of year-long rent freeze
Senior UK ministers, including Housing Secretary Steve Reed and Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook, have criticized Rachel Reeves's reported proposal for a year-long private sector rent freeze, which has since been ruled out by No 10. The plan, revealed by The Guardian, faces strong opposition from government figures.
- Crippling fuel and medicine shortages could hit UK households within weeks 'because No 10 is too distracted by Starmer's leadership crisis to deal properly with Iran fallout'
The UK faces potential fuel and medicine shortages within weeks due to the government's alleged distraction over Keir Starmer's leadership crisis and Iran-related issues. The article claims No 10 is failing to address the fallout properly.
- Former Labour MP calls for Starmer to face Commons committee over Mandelson vetting
Former Labour MP Karl Turner, who lost the party whip after criticizing Keir Starmer and No 10, has urged the Commons speaker to refer Starmer to the privileges committee over alleged parliamentary misleading regarding Peter Mandelson's ambassadorial appointment. The call mirrors the committee's role in the Boris Johnson lockdown parties scandal.
- Anger remains white hot in Whitehall over Olly Robbins sacking
Keir Starmer's dismissal of senior Foreign Office civil servant Olly Robbins has sparked intense anger in Whitehall, with critics accusing the move of being politically motivated. Robbins was sacked for not informing the prime minister that disgraced former US ambassador Peter Mandelson had not passed UK security vetting.
- No 10 secretly 'pushed for Starmer's spin doctor to get plum diplomatic job abroad' - before he was kicked out of Labour over links to paedophile
No 10 allegedly sought to secure a diplomatic position for Keir Starmer's spin doctor before he was expelled from Labour over alleged links to a paedophile. The incident highlights political maneuvering and ethical controversies within UK politics.
- How safe is Starmer’s premiership after his Mandelson vetting statement to MPs?
Keir Starmer's premiership faces challenges due to his Mandelson vetting statement and ongoing unpopularity, despite efforts to assert political stability. Labour MPs have criticized his lack of a clear mission, while Starmer has targeted Olly Robbins as a political adversary.
- DAN HODGES: I told No 10 seven months ago that Mandelson failed his security vetting
Dan Hodges claims he informed No 10 seven months ago that Peter Mandelson failed his security vetting. The statement highlights concerns about Mandelson's suitability for a government role due to security clearance issues.