PM says ‘no decision pending’ on HTS ban

The prime minister says the UK is not considering whether to unban the organisation that has taken power of Syria despite cabinet minister Pat McFadden suggesting the decision could be swift. During a..

Govt says it wants ‘innovators and disrupters’

Pat McFadden says the government wants "innovators and disrupters" in the civil service system. Delivering a speech in east London, the chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster says, "You might remember a..

Minister: Future in Syria is very uncertain

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden describes the situation in Syria as “very uncertain”, saying “let’s see what the character of the new regime turns out to be”. Report by..

Govts share desire to end child poverty

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden held a press conference during the British-Irish Council (BIC) summit in Edinburgh, where Pat McFadden..

Cabinet Office Minister praises handling of Haigh departure

Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden says Louise Haigh's resignation is a contrast to what was seen in the past Conservative government, praising the swift resolution as hallmarks of Keir Starmer’s..

Government to set out 'plan for change'

Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden says the government will set out a "plan for change" with milestones set in key policy areas to achieve the targets laid out in Labour's manifesto. Report by..

Russia plotting cyberattacks against UK, minister warns

Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden has said the UK and its NATO allies will not be intimidated by Russian cyberthreats into stopping supporting Ukraine. In a speech delivered on Monday at the NATO..

Govt: Karen Pierce is doing excellent job as US Ambassador

Pat McFadden says the government wants British Ambassador to the USA Dame Karen Pierce to “carry on doing the excellent job that she's doing." The chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster insists Dame..

Government plays down historic Labour Trump comments

Cabinet minister Pat McFadden plays down historic derogatory comments made about Donald Trump by some of his government colleagues. The chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster says “the truth is that..