The comments made by Ed Davey on 27 May 2026.
The fact that the government is still trying to hide the truth when it comes to Mandelson is an utter disgrace. Responsibility for hiring him lies at the door of the PM.
Glaring warning signs were ignored, due to a desperate desire to pander to the bully in the White House.
The comments made by Heidi Alexander, the Secretary of State for Transport, on 27 May 2026.
We are a government firmly on the side of drivers, and that means acting when hardworking people are being left out of pocket.
The people who use their own vehicle for work are the backbone of our country – the carers, the tradespeople and the public sector workers who keep services running. For too long, they have been expected to shoulder rising costs with support that simply has not kept up.
We’re doing all we can to ease everyday pressures on working people – that means real money back in their pockets and delivering for the people who keep Britain moving.
The comments made by Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, on 26 May 2026.
Britain and Poland are already close allies and friends, but the challenges Europe now faces demands an even stronger partnership.
This treaty is the biggest step forward in our defence and security relationship with Poland in a generation, allowing us to confront modern security threats that may be less visible but no less dangerous, and our collective work together will keep our countries safe for years to come.
It also delivers on my commitment to work more closely with European partners to boost security and opportunity for people at home and stability across our continent.
The comments made by James Callaghan, the former Prime Minister, in 1987.
Michael Foot, who succeeded me as Leader, inherited a bed of nails and was never given a fair chance. It was deeply disappointing that shortly after my resignation some prominent former members of the Labour Cabinet should have deserted to form the Social Democratic Party instead of remaining to fight the battle against the unrealistic and often malignant factions which plagued the Labour Party at that time. This made Michael’s task doubly difficult. His resignation after the 1983 election bought a new generation to the fore and the vigorous leadership of Neil Kinnock, Roy Hattersley and others met the Militant faction head on and defeated them, thus strengthening the Party’s prospects for victory at the next election.
The comments made by Richard Hermer, the Attorney General, on 26 May 2026.
There has understandably been a huge amount of public interest, and concern, at this horrific case.
I directed my officials to work urgently, to allow me to consider this decision swiftly, and to begin to bring closure to the victims and their families.
It is clear to me from their powerful personal statements, that these girls have displayed immense bravery in coming forward.
There is an epidemic of violence against women and girls in this country, and this government will not hesitate in taking action to ensure all women and girls feel safe and have confidence in the justice system.
The comments made by Cheryl de Freitas, the Chief Operating Officer of the Youth Justice Board, on 26 May 2026.
Confidence in the justice system matters, particularly in cases involving violence against women and girls and it is essential that public concern is not dismissed.
It is also important that individual judges and frontline youth justice services are not unfairly critiqued for applying the legal framework and the evidence they are required to consider in youth cases.
The overwhelming majority of children do not commit offences of this seriousness. But where they do, the response must balance accountability, public protection, victim harm, deterrence, and the long-term goal of preventing future violence.
Above all, we must acknowledge the immense bravery of the girls who came forward, whose courage in speaking out is paramount as we work to ensure justice and safety for all victims.
We welcome the Attorney General’s review of this case and will not be commenting further as we await the outcome of this review.
The comments made by Alastair Campbell on 23 May 2026.
Whoever is Prime Minister in the coming months for heaven’s sake try to get David Miliband back into UK politics to be part of your team. His interview on Today programme just now a reminder of how much his voice and his brain are missed.
The comments made by Yvette Cooper, the Foreign Secretary, on 21 May 2026.
It is vital we act now to save lives – outbreaks like Ebola do not stop at borders, and neither can we.
This outbreak is a stark reminder that global health threats require a global response. The UK is working hand-in-hand with partners – boosting much needed funding but also sharing our technical expertise, to contain the outbreak, protect our security, and support those most at risk.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is assessing routes by which travellers enter the UK from the affected countries and will be working with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Department for Transport, and Border Force to ensure information is available to them on Ebola symptoms and how to access healthcare if unwell. The UK has updated its travel advice and advises against all but essential travel to some parts of the DRC.
The comments made by Stephen Kinnock, the Minister of State for Care, on 20 May 2026.
Ever since I was appointed Minister of State for Care in July 2024, NHS staff have been telling me that the current fit note system isn’t working – not for patients, and not for the clinicians who sign them off.
These pilots mark the beginning of the end for that broken system, giving people personalised support to get back into work and freeing up GPs from unnecessary admin so they can focus on what they do best: caring for their patients.
This is what our 10 Year Health Plan is all about – earlier support, from the right people, in the right place.
The comments made by Pat McFadden, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on 20 May 2026.
Fit notes are too often a dead end – a piece of paper that tells people they can’t work but does nothing to help them get better.
We’re changing that. By bringing employers, the NHS, and patients together we can help people recover faster, stay connected to their jobs, and get the economy firing on all cylinders.
That’s what these pilots are about, and that’s what this Government is committed to – fixing what is broken.