AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRoyal Finances Under Scrutiny: The National Audit Office says disgraced Prince Andrew sublet three cottages on his Windsor estate while paying “peppercorn rent”, and MPs are pressing for full transparency on what he earned. Labour Leadership Tension: Deputy PM David Lammy played down any leadership contest, while Andy Burnham confirmed he’d challenge Keir Starmer if the Makerfield by-election triggers a race. Asylum System Crisis: A Public Accounts Committee report warns the Home Office has “all but lost control” of asylum, with missing failed cases and no clear long-term plan. Defence Spending Push: Starmer vowed a “step up” in defence investment, with the plan due before the NATO summit after Cabinet delays. Energy Security: MPs heard offshore operators need stronger protection and coordination as threats evolve, including lessons from a DESNZ emergency exercise. PIP Back Payments: DWP says about 2,400 claimants are due arrears after a Supreme Court-linked review, with some payments still hard to trace. Public Services & Patient Voice: A Health Bill debate sparked criticism that reforms could weaken patient involvement in the NHS. Culture & Media: Channel 4, ITV and Sky urged the BBC to curb international acquisitions in the Royal Charter review.
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