The Guardian Politics

What is new in the latest release of Peter Mandelson documents?

Massive tranche reveals ex-ambassador’s scorn for Starmer’s leadership and his unwillingness to share informationIt is, Downing Street has said, the most extensive release of government documents ever done in response to a Commons motion – nearly 1,500 pages in all. But what does the second and main tranche of documents connected to Peter Mandelson’s role as US ambassador to Washington tell us that is new? Continue reading...

politics  Jun 1, 2026

BBC Politics

Minister at the heart of Mandelson files

BBC Politics reporter Joe Pike explains how there's an unexpected person at the heart of Mandelson files.

politics  Jun 1, 2026

BBC Politics

How big is the Mandelson document drop?

More than 1,000 pages of documents on Lord Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US have been published.

politics  Jun 1, 2026

BBC Politics

PM wants delayed defence investment plan published by Nato summit, MPs told

Unions and defence firms warn delays are a "threat" to British jobs, skills and national security.

politics  Jun 1, 2026

BBC Politics

Key messages between Mandelson and ministers

The 1,000 pages include criticisms of Labour MPs, No 10 and the prime minister.

politics  Jun 1, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Reeves examines using private sector funds to speed building of new towns

Chancellor in talks with banks and investment funds about public-private partnerships to build infrastructureBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves is examining how to attract funds from private investors to accelerate the government’s development of new towns in England.The chancellor has begun talks with some of the UK’s biggest banks and investment funds about building infrastructure for new towns based on public-private partnerships (PPP) – a successor to the much-criticised Tony Blair-

politics  Jun 1, 2026

BBC Politics

UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal

A court has ruled the UK does not need to pay Rwanda after the UK pulled a deal between the two countries.

politics  Jun 1, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Two US political commentators say they have been banned from entering UK

Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker say UK has stopped them travelling to speak at SXSW LondonTwo prominent US political commentators who were due to speak at events in the UK this week have said they have been banned from entering the country.Cenk Uygur, the host of the Young Turks online political talkshow, and Hasan Piker, who runs his own hours-long stream each day, said they had been stopped from appearing at SXSW London, while the former claimed also to have been prevented from speaking at an event

politics  Jun 1, 2026

BBC Politics

Ministers braced as Mandelson document release will expose government working

The documents will offer a fascinating internal insight into how government works, including the way information flows and disagreements.

politics  Jun 1, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Mandelson private messages to be released today – UK politics live

Sources predict ‘toe-curling’ revelations as more than 1,000 pages of documents relating to his appointment as US ambassador to be publishedMandelson files show no mitigation of security concernsGood morning. Many people despair at the quality of governance in Britain at the moment, but in one respect we are living through a golden age; if you are interested in contemporary history, and learning about what actually happens at the heart of government, then you can now – sometimes – access the sor

politics  Jun 1, 2026

The Guardian Politics

A place where everyone has somewhere of their own, to thrive and feel safe – this will be my politics of home | Keir Starmer

Underfunding, systemic failure and awful Tory policies bequeathed us a public and private sector housing crisis. As a priority, we will now fix that Growing up, I remember how important our home was to my family. I know I get raised eyebrows now when I mention that pebble-dashed semi, but that doesn’t negate the point. Our house was not just a roof over our heads – it was our home. A place of security and a focal point for our family. A place to build out from and hope for a better future.So it

politics  Jun 1, 2026

BBC Politics

NHS single patient record to be debated for first time

Reforms to the NHS records system could result in 20,000 fewer visits to A&E annually, according to government projections.

politics  Jun 1, 2026

The Guardian Politics

AI is devoid of meaning and humanity. That’s why its vapid voice suits this political moment | Nesrine Malik

For ease and speed, we are degrading our ability to connect and to organise our societies. We must assert our trust in humans over machinesHere is a nightmare scenario for you. You are writing a book about how AI reshapes reality. You start using it as a research partner, confident that you are applying the right hygiene by not letting it actually write a sentence of the book. You think you’ll be careful, you will double check everything. And then your book comes out and it appears that it inclu

politics  Jun 1, 2026

BBC Politics

Second batch of Mandelson files to be published on Monday

A government spokesperson said the documents "will be among the largest publications ever laid in Parliament".

politics  May 31, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Embarrassing WhatsApps, but no vetting report: what will be in the new release of Mandelson files?

Cabinet Office is expected to publish more than 1,000 pages related to former US ambassador’s appointment to roleMandelson files show no mitigation of security concerns over US appointmentOn Monday the Cabinet Office is expected to publish the second tranche of the Mandelson files – more than 1,000 pages of documents relating to his appointment as UK ambassador to Washington.The document dump will be the second-largest to the House of Commons after the Chilcot inquiry report into the Iraq war, a

politics  May 31, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Ella Baron on the UK’s youth unemployment crisis – cartoon

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politics  May 31, 2026

The Guardian Politics

The Guardian view on the Aberdeen South byelection: the politics of energy take centre stage | Editorial

While Westminster’s attention is focused on Andy Burnham and Makerfield, another pivotal byelection is taking place in Scotland’s north-eastThe coming byelection in Makerfield, from where Andy Burnham aspires to make rapid progress towards Downing Street, is perhaps the most consequential in British political history. But the decision by the Scottish National party’s former Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn, to relocate to Holyrood means that another pivotal contest is taking place more than 350

politics  May 31, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Nicola’s only crime was to love too much. And to not notice the Jaguar on the drive

Rather than being one of the shrewdest operators in British politics for a decade, it turns out Sturgeon was just too trustingYou know how it is. You wake up and look out the bedroom window. You see a brand new Jaguar worth £81,000 parked in the driveway. You smile to yourself. That’s what you love about your husband. Always nipping out to the shops to buy himself treats. And where’s the harm in that? No one can say he isn’t worth it. And a new car is only a trifle compared with a motor home. Th

politics  May 31, 2026

BBC Politics

Sturgeon the master communicator was close to tears - but still faces more questions

The former Scottish first minister’s security in her own power and authority seems to have gone, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

politics  May 31, 2026

BBC Politics

Welsh Labour faces existential crisis, says former minister

Wales' controversial 20mph limit in built-up areas came at a cost to Welsh Labour, says former minister.

politics  May 31, 2026