Boris Johnson’s wife Carrie will be the subject of new biography by Lord Ashcroft who previously penned ‘revenge’ book about life of David Cameron Lord Ashcroft has announced that he is writing a biography of Carrie Johnson Ex-deputy chairman of the Tory Party said Mrs Johnson is an ‘impressive person’ The book will follow Lord … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer’s powerful new aide Deborah Mattinson is accused of being ‘sleeper agent’ who used government contracts to get sensitive information about the Tories They fear Deborah Mattinson will be able to pass on inside knowledge to Starmer She worked for Whitehall before being appointed Starmer’s director of strategy The pollster was one of the … Read more
Keir Starmer continues the shake-up of his top team as chief adviser Jenny Chapman is axed ahead of crunch Batley by-election – but she will join the shadow cabinet as Labour’s top Brexit spokesman opposite Lord Frost Baroness Chapman has been Sir Keir Starmer’s chief adviser during leadership But was blamed by Labour MPs for … Read more
Starmer of the show: Under-pressure Sir Keir ‘in talks about a documentary’ on life in charge of Labour as he tries to reset his leadership with his approval ratings at a record low after election misery Labour leader is under pressure to make more of an impact on the electorate Party lost Hartlepool by-election and … Read more
Under intense pressure to get a grip after his party’s abysmal performance in the Hartlepool by-election and local elections, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is seeking tried-and-tested talent. A new key appointee is Deborah Mattinson as director of strategy. Supporters point to her work as pollster and strategist for former Labour leaders including Neil Kinnock, … Read more
Feeling the pressure? Labour leader Keir Starmer appears to struggle with the pace of a football match with friends – but recovers thanks to a post-match pint Opposition Leader joined friends for seven-a-side near his north London home But he appeared to struggle with the pace of the game at one point Ended up bent double … Read more
Piers Morgan will interview Labour leader Keir Starmer on Life Stories for ITV after quitting Good Morning Britain in row over Meghan Markle Broadcaster left Good Morning Britain in March after row over Meghan Markle Cast doubt on claims made by Meghan in interview with Oprah Winfrey He is returning to ITV schedules to interview … Read more
More elections woe for Keir Starmer as new poll gives Boris Johnson’s Tories a 15-point lead over Labour – with almost half of party’s voters saying Andy Burnham would be a BETTER leader YouGov gave the Conservatives a 15-point advantage over the opposition Came after Labour imploded in a round of bitter recrimination over poor results … Read more
Angela Rayner attempted to calm Labour’s explosive civil war today, warning that the party will be out of power until it stops looking like ‘bald men fighting over combs’. The deputy leader attempted to draw a line under a factional row with leader Keir Starmer that reopened the wounds between the moderate and Left wings … Read more
Don’t kick a man when he’s down, they say – unless, it seems he’s a Labour Leader Don’t kick a man when he’s down, they say – unless, it seems he’s a Labour Leader. Following last week’s election disaster, Keir Starmer‘s getting a bashing from all sides – with only former leader Ed ‘disaster’ Milliband … Read more