All news on the topic: Emily Thornberry

Peter Mandelson’s connections with senior figures in China, Russia, and Israel were among the concerns highlighted by the UK’s vetting agency when it decided he should be denied clearance, multiple sources have told the Guardian.

Parts of Keir Starmer’s government believed there was “no need” to obtain full security vetting for Peter Mandelson before making him Britain’s ambassador to the U.S. in late 2024, a former top civil servant alleged Tuesday.

Donald Trump has launched a deeply personal attack on Keir Starmer over his refusal to let the US launch initial strikes on Iran from British bases, telling reporters: “This is not Winston Churchill that we’re dealing with.”

Angela Rayner’s resignation not only as deputy prime minister but also as deputy Labour leader has triggered a fierce internal election battle to find her successor, and potentially a simultaneous battle for the soul of the party … again.