The Week: Mandelson Backtracks, Badenoch v Patel and Heathrow Expansion

Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal round up the political week.

BBC News - 18h

Heathrow's third runway can be built in 10 years, Reeves says

The chancellor says she wants to see planes start using the new runway in the next decade.

BBC News - 1d

How Kash Patel’s Charity Aided Trump, and Patel Himself

The nominee for F.B.I. director made his nonprofit into a publicity machine, selling his children’s book, his clothing brand and his image as Donald Trump’s ultimate loyalist.

The New York Times - 1d

The Papers: Heathrow's third runway and London 'gold shortage'

Heathrow airport's expansion and a Bank of England bullion shortage feature in Thursday's papers.

BBC News - 2d

‘The only winners are lawyers’: Heathrow braces for long journey to third runway

Totemic infrastructure project set for significant hurdles even after political green light

Financial Times - 2d

Reeves backs third Heathrow runway as part of push for economic growth

The chancellor tells the BBC she wants a planning application "signed off" before the next election.

BBC News - 2d

My criticism of Trump was wrong, says incoming US ambassador Mandelson

The UK's choice for ambassador to the US rows back on previous comments describing Trump as "a bully".

BBC News - 2d

U.K. Government Backs Heathrow Expansion in Push for Faster Growth

In a major speech, the country’s top finance official pushed for faster economic growth, and supported a long-debated expansion at the London airport.

The New York Times - 2d

Heathrow expansion can support growth — with a long runway

A shovel is yet to hit the ground despite efforts to expand the hub dating back decades — and the barriers remain huge

Financial Times - 2d

Reeves urges Heathrow to fast-track third runway

Airport’s boss calls timetable for expansion ‘ambitious, but not undoable’

Financial Times - 2d

Will a third runway at Heathrow help UK growth?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce expansion plans but some question the short-term benefits.

BBC News - 2d

What's the plan for a third runway at Heathrow Airport?

The chancellor says expanding Heathrow would boost growth, but there is a lot of vocal opposition.

BBC News - 2d

Reeves expected to welcome Heathrow expansion as she outlines economic growth plan

The chancellor's speech will also focus on development between Oxford and Cambridge to create a "Silicon Valley of Europe".

BBC News - 3d

Mandelson to be confirmed as UK ambassador to US after Washington sign-off

Former Labour minister recently received approval despite Republican concerns about business ties to China

Financial Times - 3d

Heathrow expansion plan faces sky high challenges

Scale and cost of construction could pose bigger barrier than political opposition

Financial Times - 4d

Senate confirmation hearings for RFK Jr., Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard this week

Some of President Trump's most high-profile Cabinet picks are set to go before the Senate this week for their confirmation hearings. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has a ...

CBS News - 4d

Badenoch’s post-Southport argument is worrying

Tory seems to put prior convictions ahead of specific facts at a time of potential UK counter-terrorism strategy overhaul

Financial Times - 4d

Chancellor hints at support for third runway at Heathrow

An announcement is expected next week, as part of major speech on plans to boost the economy.

BBC News - 5d

Miliband says he will not resign over Heathrow’s third runway

Labour chancellor argues airport expansion will boost economic growth

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Kemi Badenoch ‘wants Liz Truss to shut up for a while’

Tory leader told shadow cabinet last week she wanted predecessor to stop making unhelpful interventions. UK politics live – latest updates Kemi Badenoch has told shadow ministers she wants a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

Arsenal v Dinamo Zagreb, Real Madrid v Salzburg, Celtic v Young Boys and more: Champions League – live

Updates from Wednesday’s big European games Live scoreboard | Sign up for Football Daily | Email Simon Check the latest Champions League table here Celtic have the ball in the net, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Reeves says growth ‘trumps’ net zero as Heathrow runway decision looms

Chancellor will indicate backing for west London airport expansion next week

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Heathrow and Gatwick airport could expand under plans

Airports across the UK could expand as part of the government's drive for economic growth.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Mandelson praises Trump ahead of inauguration

The incoming UK ambassador to the US has previously called Trump a "danger to the world".

BBC News - Jan. 17

Trump v Bannon, Musk v Farage: who hates who in Magaland

The feuds and rivalries within the US president-elect’s Maga ecosystem – including some British sympathisers. The task of deconstructing the internal manoeuvrings of the leadership of the Soviet ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Badenoch’s ‘small state’ vision does not stack up

Tory leader’s ideas — including means-testing the ‘triple lock’ pension — suggest gaps in knowledge and policy history

Financial Times - Jan. 17

What to know about Netanyahu claim that Hamas is backtracking on parts of ceasefire deal

The viability of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire is being called into question after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of reneging on parts of the agreement announced Wednesday. ...

CBS News - Jan. 16

Badenoch criticises Tory handling of Brexit

In her first major speech of 2025, Badenoch acknowledges the Conservatives "made mistakes".

BBC News - Jan. 16

Netanyahu accuses Hamas of backtracking on parts of ceasefire agreement

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accusing Hamas of trying to "extort last-minute concessions" in the Gaza ceasefire deal announced Wednesday. Netanyahu's security cabinet still needs to ...

CBS News - Jan. 16

FirstFT: Netanyahu accuses Hamas of backtracking

Also in today’s newsletter, Biden warns of ‘oligarchy’ in America, and Wall Street banks make bumper profits

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Meeting with grooming victims 'shocking', says Kemi Badenoch

The Tory leader has been calling for a fresh inquiry into grooming gangs.

BBC News - Jan. 14

PM should sack Siddiq over corruption claims, Badenoch says

The Tory leader's call follows allegations about properties linked to her family in Bangladesh.

BBC News - Jan. 12

The key question underlying Badenoch’s call for grooming gangs probe

Tory leader says there was a failure to ‘join dots’, taking a different view to police on how to address issue

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Starmer and Badenoch clash over grooming inquiry

The online debate played out IRL

BBC News - Jan. 8

Carabao Cup previews: Arsenal v Newcastle, plus Spurs v Liverpool

Team news and form guides as the semi-finalists prepare to meet in north London this week. Arsenal had to share the spoils with Brighton at the Amex last weekend. Ethan Nwaneri opened the scoring ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Can Kemi Badenoch unite the right in Britain?

After a brutal election defeat, the Conservatives are now fighting with Reform to defend their place as the UK’s main opposition party

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Trump backtracks from 'one big, beautiful bill' to fund his agenda

After nearly derailing a spending bill last month, Trump continues to shake up business on Capitol Hill, shifting positions on how Republicans should fund his policies.

ABC News - Jan. 6

Badenoch calls for national inquiry into 'rape gangs'

Alexis Jay, who led a major inquiry into historical child sex abuse, says changes are needed, not more research.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Farage and why Badenoch does not have time to ‘watch this space’

Chatter about a Boris Johnson return illuminates the depth of the Conservative party’s funk

Financial Times - Jan. 2

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