Newslinks for Thursday 12th February 2026
How is this acceptable?
Reeves calls for close ties with EU
“Rachel Reeves has said that she is “up for” taking Britain closer to the EU. The Chancellor described current negotiations over youth mobility, food standards and energy policy as “first base” and said closer relations with the bloc represented the “biggest prize” for the British economy. Speaking at an event in London organised by the Bruegel think tank, Ms Reeves said Labour was willing to cede more powers to Brussels to secure a better economic deal. The comments are a significant shift in tone from the Chancellor, who just weeks ago told an audience in Davos that Britain could not go “back in time” in its relationship with the EU.” – Daily Telegraph
Chancellor warned NHS faces massive £20bn black hole that could spark fresh tax misery for millions – The Sun
Appointments 1) Starmer was aware Lord Doyle backed paedophile, No 10 admits
“Sir Keir Starmer nominated a former adviser for a peerage despite being told that he provided a paedophile councillor with “support” because he “believed in his innocence”. Lord Doyle, a former director of communications in Downing Street, told Number 10 he had been “supportive” of Sean Morton after he was charged with possessing and distributing indecent images of children. The disclosure will raise further questions about the prime minister’s judgment in the wake of the scandal over the former British ambassador to the US Lord Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein, the paedophile financier. Starmer stood by his decision to ennoble Doyle for more than six weeks after he had been made aware that his communications chief had campaigned for Morton as an independent councillor despite him being charged with sex offences.” – The Times
Vetting process for Mandelson needed more awkward questions, expert says – The Guardian
Streeting’s links to lobbyist prompt calls for tighter rules – The Times
Friends and foes of Wes Streeting put down their weapons, for now – The Times
New shame for spineless Starmer – Leader, Daily Mail
Starmer KC started ranting and turned into Sid Vicious – Quentin Letts, Daily Mail
>Today: Columnist John Oxley: Are we in a new phase for all Prime Ministers? The era of ‘two year Keir’
>Yesterday: Video: PMQS: Badenoch accuses PM of sacking a string of allies to save himself
Appointments 2) Calls for a woman deputy PM, to change culture
“Female Labour MPs have demanded that Keir Starmer appoint a senior woman as his de facto deputy to oversee a “complete culture change” in Downing Street after a series of scandals that they say have exposed a No 10 “boys’ club”. Harriet Harman, one of the party’s most senior figures, urged Starmer to revive the role of first secretary of state on Wednesday, a post occupied by Peter Mandelson under Gordon Brown.” – The …
How is this acceptable?
Reeves calls for close ties with EU
“Rachel Reeves has said that she is “up for” taking Britain closer to the EU. The Chancellor described current negotiations over youth mobility, food standards and energy policy as “first base” and said closer relations with the bloc represented the “biggest prize” for the British economy. Speaking at an event in London organised by the Bruegel think tank, Ms Reeves said Labour was willing to cede more powers to Brussels to secure a better economic deal. The comments are a significant shift in tone from the Chancellor, who just weeks ago told an audience in Davos that Britain could not go “back in time” in its relationship with the EU.” – Daily Telegraph
Chancellor warned NHS faces massive £20bn black hole that could spark fresh tax misery for millions – The Sun
Appointments 1) Starmer was aware Lord Doyle backed paedophile, No 10 admits
“Sir Keir Starmer nominated a former adviser for a peerage despite being told that he provided a paedophile councillor with “support” because he “believed in his innocence”. Lord Doyle, a former director of communications in Downing Street, told Number 10 he had been “supportive” of Sean Morton after he was charged with possessing and distributing indecent images of children. The disclosure will raise further questions about the prime minister’s judgment in the wake of the scandal over the former British ambassador to the US Lord Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein, the paedophile financier. Starmer stood by his decision to ennoble Doyle for more than six weeks after he had been made aware that his communications chief had campaigned for Morton as an independent councillor despite him being charged with sex offences.” – The Times
Vetting process for Mandelson needed more awkward questions, expert says – The Guardian
Streeting’s links to lobbyist prompt calls for tighter rules – The Times
Friends and foes of Wes Streeting put down their weapons, for now – The Times
New shame for spineless Starmer – Leader, Daily Mail
Starmer KC started ranting and turned into Sid Vicious – Quentin Letts, Daily Mail
>Today: Columnist John Oxley: Are we in a new phase for all Prime Ministers? The era of ‘two year Keir’
>Yesterday: Video: PMQS: Badenoch accuses PM of sacking a string of allies to save himself
Appointments 2) Calls for a woman deputy PM, to change culture
“Female Labour MPs have demanded that Keir Starmer appoint a senior woman as his de facto deputy to oversee a “complete culture change” in Downing Street after a series of scandals that they say have exposed a No 10 “boys’ club”. Harriet Harman, one of the party’s most senior figures, urged Starmer to revive the role of first secretary of state on Wednesday, a post occupied by Peter Mandelson under Gordon Brown.” – The …
Newslinks for Thursday 12th February 2026
How is this acceptable?
Reeves calls for close ties with EU
“Rachel Reeves has said that she is “up for” taking Britain closer to the EU. The Chancellor described current negotiations over youth mobility, food standards and energy policy as “first base” and said closer relations with the bloc represented the “biggest prize” for the British economy. Speaking at an event in London organised by the Bruegel think tank, Ms Reeves said Labour was willing to cede more powers to Brussels to secure a better economic deal. The comments are a significant shift in tone from the Chancellor, who just weeks ago told an audience in Davos that Britain could not go “back in time” in its relationship with the EU.” – Daily Telegraph
Chancellor warned NHS faces massive £20bn black hole that could spark fresh tax misery for millions – The Sun
Appointments 1) Starmer was aware Lord Doyle backed paedophile, No 10 admits
“Sir Keir Starmer nominated a former adviser for a peerage despite being told that he provided a paedophile councillor with “support” because he “believed in his innocence”. Lord Doyle, a former director of communications in Downing Street, told Number 10 he had been “supportive” of Sean Morton after he was charged with possessing and distributing indecent images of children. The disclosure will raise further questions about the prime minister’s judgment in the wake of the scandal over the former British ambassador to the US Lord Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein, the paedophile financier. Starmer stood by his decision to ennoble Doyle for more than six weeks after he had been made aware that his communications chief had campaigned for Morton as an independent councillor despite him being charged with sex offences.” – The Times
Vetting process for Mandelson needed more awkward questions, expert says – The Guardian
Streeting’s links to lobbyist prompt calls for tighter rules – The Times
Friends and foes of Wes Streeting put down their weapons, for now – The Times
New shame for spineless Starmer – Leader, Daily Mail
Starmer KC started ranting and turned into Sid Vicious – Quentin Letts, Daily Mail
>Today: Columnist John Oxley: Are we in a new phase for all Prime Ministers? The era of ‘two year Keir’
>Yesterday: Video: PMQS: Badenoch accuses PM of sacking a string of allies to save himself
Appointments 2) Calls for a woman deputy PM, to change culture
“Female Labour MPs have demanded that Keir Starmer appoint a senior woman as his de facto deputy to oversee a “complete culture change” in Downing Street after a series of scandals that they say have exposed a No 10 “boys’ club”. Harriet Harman, one of the party’s most senior figures, urged Starmer to revive the role of first secretary of state on Wednesday, a post occupied by Peter Mandelson under Gordon Brown.” – The …
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