Cabinet ministers urged the PM to dismiss chief of staff Morgan McSweeney after No 10 briefings allegedly accused Health Secretary Wes Streeting of plotting against him. McSweeney denies involvement. The row has exposed deep Labour infighting, with calls for an inquiry and for the party to restore discipline.
The PM faces a No 10 crisis as internal briefings and rumours of a plot test authority before a key Budget. Allies deny any move against the leader, while pressure grows to sack the chief of staff. Critics claim he’s “in office, not in power”, and sterling has fallen.
Allies of the PM warned Labour MPs that ousting him could trigger a general election, saying any successor would need a fresh mandate. The message seeks to deter a challenge after a failed move to sideline Wes Streeting. With polling weak, rebels fear a contest could cost hundreds of seats.
Newly released files linked to Jeffrey Epstein claim Donald Trump spent hours with Virginia Giuffre at his home. An email attributed to Epstein alleges Trump was aware of misconduct. The assertions, which are disputed, intensify scrutiny of those connected to the case.
Chris Martin, Dua Lipa and Radiohead urge ministers to introduce a cap on ticket prices, saying it would curb excessive charges and put fans first. They want clear, fair pricing rules across the industry so live music remains accessible.
Wes Streeting denied plotting against the PM and criticised No 10 for “juvenile” briefings. The Health Secretary said he is focused on governing and NHS reform, not leadership manoeuvres, and urged discipline across government. Downing Street allies rejected his claims.
Ministers and MPs are blaming the PM’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, for an alleged operation targeting Health Secretary Wes Streeting. The row has unsettled No 10 days before the Budget. McSweeney denies plotting, while Streeting condemns a toxic culture and allies say the gambit has backfired.
An attempt by No 10 to head off a potential leadership challenge has misfired, intensifying pressure on the PM. Briefings seen as an effort by allies to undermine Health Sec Wes Streeting angered MPs and ministers, prompting calls for an apology as Starmer vowed to fight any contest.
New emails purportedly indicate Donald Trump was aware of Jeffrey Epstein’s misconduct. US lawmakers demand the full release of related messages, pressing the White House for transparency as scrutiny grows over what Trump knew and when.
Wes Streeting dismissed claims he is part of a move to unseat the PM, insisting he is loyal and focused on his brief. Rumours of manoeuvres have grown amid forecasts of a tight Budget, but he said attention should be on delivery rather than leadership gossip.