Noah Keate
@noahkeate.bsky.social
Writer. Journalist. Live News Reporter for @politico.eu. Loves cats, Edinburgh, 'The Archers', trains and Earl Grey Tea. Email: nkeate@politico.co.uk
My latest @politico.eu #PMQs scorecard covered the duel of the deputies. James Cartlidge probed David Lammy repeatedly on whether another asylum seeker had been mistakenly freed since Hadush Kebatu.
Lammy wouldn't say — but the answer was yes.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-p...
Lammy wouldn't say — but the answer was yes.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-p...
PMQs: Lammy launches tirade as second asylum seeker mistakenly released from jail
The deputy prime minister — filling in for Keir Starmer — couldn’t confirm if another asylum seeker had been incorrectly freed from jail.
www.politico.eu
November 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
My latest @politico.eu #PMQs scorecard covered the duel of the deputies. James Cartlidge probed David Lammy repeatedly on whether another asylum seeker had been mistakenly freed since Hadush Kebatu.
Lammy wouldn't say — but the answer was yes.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-p...
Lammy wouldn't say — but the answer was yes.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-p...
During your evening commute home, do have a read of my analysis delving into why Zack Polanski has channeled Nigel Farage's comms strategy ... and how Britain's eco-warriors are reaping the rewards.👇
My latest @politico.eu piece: Zack Polanski couldn't be further away from Nigel Farage politically.
But they've more in common than either cares to admit — articulate communicators with punchy messages, surging membership numbers & rising poll ratings.
www.politico.eu/article/zack...
But they've more in common than either cares to admit — articulate communicators with punchy messages, surging membership numbers & rising poll ratings.
www.politico.eu/article/zack...
Zack Polanski wants to be the British left’s Nigel Farage
The eco-populist aims to beat Reform UK’s charismatic leader at his own game.
www.politico.eu
November 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
During your evening commute home, do have a read of my analysis delving into why Zack Polanski has channeled Nigel Farage's comms strategy ... and how Britain's eco-warriors are reaping the rewards.👇
My latest @politico.eu piece: Zack Polanski couldn't be further away from Nigel Farage politically.
But they've more in common than either cares to admit — articulate communicators with punchy messages, surging membership numbers & rising poll ratings.
www.politico.eu/article/zack...
But they've more in common than either cares to admit — articulate communicators with punchy messages, surging membership numbers & rising poll ratings.
www.politico.eu/article/zack...
Zack Polanski wants to be the British left’s Nigel Farage
The eco-populist aims to beat Reform UK’s charismatic leader at his own game.
www.politico.eu
November 4, 2025 at 8:09 AM
My latest @politico.eu piece: Zack Polanski couldn't be further away from Nigel Farage politically.
But they've more in common than either cares to admit — articulate communicators with punchy messages, surging membership numbers & rising poll ratings.
www.politico.eu/article/zack...
But they've more in common than either cares to admit — articulate communicators with punchy messages, surging membership numbers & rising poll ratings.
www.politico.eu/article/zack...
Goodness gracious me. *That* Alan Carr laugh may have been one laugh too many ... and now there's a whole week to wait. #CelebrityTraitors
October 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Goodness gracious me. *That* Alan Carr laugh may have been one laugh too many ... and now there's a whole week to wait. #CelebrityTraitors
Alan’s Shakespeare quote reminds me to rewatch ShakespeaRe-Told, a brilliant set of BBC films taking the Bard’s tales to the modern age. James McAvoy was Macbeth in a Michelin star restaurant while Shirley Henderson was a politician in The Taming of the Shrew. #CelebrityTraitors
October 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Alan’s Shakespeare quote reminds me to rewatch ShakespeaRe-Told, a brilliant set of BBC films taking the Bard’s tales to the modern age. James McAvoy was Macbeth in a Michelin star restaurant while Shirley Henderson was a politician in The Taming of the Shrew. #CelebrityTraitors
Very clever idea from Cat to distract Faithfuls from the unusual quote by making it something Stephen Fry said to Alan. Question will be whether the wording is dismissed as an Carr eccentricity or suspicions are raised. A cracking episode ahead regardless. #CelebrityTraitors
October 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Very clever idea from Cat to distract Faithfuls from the unusual quote by making it something Stephen Fry said to Alan. Question will be whether the wording is dismissed as an Carr eccentricity or suspicions are raised. A cracking episode ahead regardless. #CelebrityTraitors
As someone who almost always predicts all matters TV incorrectly, I was rather pleased my prediction about who would be murdered face to face on the #CelebrityTraitors was right. A little win for the day … and a spoiler free tweet.
October 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
As someone who almost always predicts all matters TV incorrectly, I was rather pleased my prediction about who would be murdered face to face on the #CelebrityTraitors was right. A little win for the day … and a spoiler free tweet.
Reposted by Noah Keate
The Netherlands is going to the polls today — and, guys, this could become a nail-biter
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How to watch the Dutch election like a pro
POLITICO lays out everything you need to know about a critical vote that is currently too close to call, as far-right Geert Wilders takes on the mainstream again.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The Netherlands is going to the polls today — and, guys, this could become a nail-biter
@evahartog.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/how-...
@evahartog.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/how-...
In my latest @politico.eu #PMQs scorecard (last one in October!), I reflected on the curious choice of questions from Kemi Badenoch. While the economy is *always* important, chaos at the Home Office gave the Tories an open goal. She didn't take it.
www.politico.eu/article/pmqs...
www.politico.eu/article/pmqs...
PMQs: Badenoch ducks immigration chaos by tackling Starmer on sluggish economy
The Tory leader asked the PM to confirm income tax, national insurance and VAT wouldn’t be increased next month. He refused to answer.
www.politico.eu
October 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
In my latest @politico.eu #PMQs scorecard (last one in October!), I reflected on the curious choice of questions from Kemi Badenoch. While the economy is *always* important, chaos at the Home Office gave the Tories an open goal. She didn't take it.
www.politico.eu/article/pmqs...
www.politico.eu/article/pmqs...
Is experiencing the ‘pleasure’ of being held at a Tube platform because the train is running *ahead* of schedule.
October 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Is experiencing the ‘pleasure’ of being held at a Tube platform because the train is running *ahead* of schedule.
Most happy about the darker evenings showing winter is coming: warm jumpers (soon Christmas), cozy fires, fresh crisp walks, brighter mornings for a while, festive markets … no complaints about the clocks going back.
October 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Most happy about the darker evenings showing winter is coming: warm jumpers (soon Christmas), cozy fires, fresh crisp walks, brighter mornings for a while, festive markets … no complaints about the clocks going back.
Confused about digital ID? Join the club.
My @politico.eu piece below explores the logistical difficulties of this flagship scheme. 👇
Former Home Office Permanent Secretary Philip Rutnam told me the most challenging part would be “establishing the status of many people beyond doubt.”
My @politico.eu piece below explores the logistical difficulties of this flagship scheme. 👇
Former Home Office Permanent Secretary Philip Rutnam told me the most challenging part would be “establishing the status of many people beyond doubt.”
Let's get digital: Keir Starmer's digital ID comms strategy riles up his backbenchers.
My @politico.eu piece explores why many Labour MPs who *back* digital ID are annoyed at the government's focus on migration — rather than improved public services.
www.politico.eu/article/we-n...
My @politico.eu piece explores why many Labour MPs who *back* digital ID are annoyed at the government's focus on migration — rather than improved public services.
www.politico.eu/article/we-n...
‘We need to explain it better’: Labour MPs get antsy about Starmer’s digital ID blitz
A push to give all Brits digital identification is front and center of the prime minister’s migration-focused relaunch. But his troops fear mixed messaging is missing the point.
www.politico.eu
October 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Confused about digital ID? Join the club.
My @politico.eu piece below explores the logistical difficulties of this flagship scheme. 👇
Former Home Office Permanent Secretary Philip Rutnam told me the most challenging part would be “establishing the status of many people beyond doubt.”
My @politico.eu piece below explores the logistical difficulties of this flagship scheme. 👇
Former Home Office Permanent Secretary Philip Rutnam told me the most challenging part would be “establishing the status of many people beyond doubt.”
Missed Angela Rayner's Commons speech yesterday?
Read my analysis of her future. 👇
“People are frightened of Angela Rayner because she's the genuine politician,” said one left-wing MP.
A former minister thought she'd be a good corrective to the “small clique” in government.
Read my analysis of her future. 👇
“People are frightened of Angela Rayner because she's the genuine politician,” said one left-wing MP.
A former minister thought she'd be a good corrective to the “small clique” in government.
Today Angela Rayner made her first public intervention since leaving government.
She certainly won't be quiet on the backbenches.
My @politico.eu analysis piece explores how the ex-Deputy PM will make her voice heard — and the prospect of a comeback.
www.politico.eu/article/what...
She certainly won't be quiet on the backbenches.
My @politico.eu analysis piece explores how the ex-Deputy PM will make her voice heard — and the prospect of a comeback.
www.politico.eu/article/what...
What Angela Rayner did next
The former deputy prime minister reenters the fray with her first Commons speech since quitting the Cabinet in scandal. Is there a way back for her?
www.politico.eu
October 23, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Missed Angela Rayner's Commons speech yesterday?
Read my analysis of her future. 👇
“People are frightened of Angela Rayner because she's the genuine politician,” said one left-wing MP.
A former minister thought she'd be a good corrective to the “small clique” in government.
Read my analysis of her future. 👇
“People are frightened of Angela Rayner because she's the genuine politician,” said one left-wing MP.
A former minister thought she'd be a good corrective to the “small clique” in government.
Today Angela Rayner made her first public intervention since leaving government.
She certainly won't be quiet on the backbenches.
My @politico.eu analysis piece explores how the ex-Deputy PM will make her voice heard — and the prospect of a comeback.
www.politico.eu/article/what...
She certainly won't be quiet on the backbenches.
My @politico.eu analysis piece explores how the ex-Deputy PM will make her voice heard — and the prospect of a comeback.
www.politico.eu/article/what...
What Angela Rayner did next
The former deputy prime minister reenters the fray with her first Commons speech since quitting the Cabinet in scandal. Is there a way back for her?
www.politico.eu
October 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Today Angela Rayner made her first public intervention since leaving government.
She certainly won't be quiet on the backbenches.
My @politico.eu analysis piece explores how the ex-Deputy PM will make her voice heard — and the prospect of a comeback.
www.politico.eu/article/what...
She certainly won't be quiet on the backbenches.
My @politico.eu analysis piece explores how the ex-Deputy PM will make her voice heard — and the prospect of a comeback.
www.politico.eu/article/what...
It felt trivial naming a winner and loser in this week's @politico.eu #PMQs scorecard given the sensitive and devastating topic under discussion. Kemi Badenoch probed about the grooming gangs inquiry's future — the PM said it would not be diluted.
www.politico.eu/article/pmqs...
www.politico.eu/article/pmqs...
PMQs: Starmer tackles fears grooming gangs inquiry falling apart
The prime minister was asked if the inquiry could be trusted after four victims quit the survivors’ panel.
www.politico.eu
October 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
It felt trivial naming a winner and loser in this week's @politico.eu #PMQs scorecard given the sensitive and devastating topic under discussion. Kemi Badenoch probed about the grooming gangs inquiry's future — the PM said it would not be diluted.
www.politico.eu/article/pmqs...
www.politico.eu/article/pmqs...
Keir Starmer calls digital ID a positive alternative to looking through drawers for “three bills when you want to get your kids into school or apply for this.”
“F*ck you,” one Labour MP said. “I can’t believe that. Is that the best you’ve got for giving away fundamental rights?”
“F*ck you,” one Labour MP said. “I can’t believe that. Is that the best you’ve got for giving away fundamental rights?”
Let's get digital: Keir Starmer's digital ID comms strategy riles up his backbenchers.
My @politico.eu piece explores why many Labour MPs who *back* digital ID are annoyed at the government's focus on migration — rather than improved public services.
www.politico.eu/article/we-n...
My @politico.eu piece explores why many Labour MPs who *back* digital ID are annoyed at the government's focus on migration — rather than improved public services.
www.politico.eu/article/we-n...
‘We need to explain it better’: Labour MPs get antsy about Starmer’s digital ID blitz
A push to give all Brits digital identification is front and center of the prime minister’s migration-focused relaunch. But his troops fear mixed messaging is missing the point.
www.politico.eu
October 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Keir Starmer calls digital ID a positive alternative to looking through drawers for “three bills when you want to get your kids into school or apply for this.”
“F*ck you,” one Labour MP said. “I can’t believe that. Is that the best you’ve got for giving away fundamental rights?”
“F*ck you,” one Labour MP said. “I can’t believe that. Is that the best you’ve got for giving away fundamental rights?”
“We need to explain it better to people,” said APPG Chair for digital identity Allison Gardner as “there’s been a knee-jerk reaction.”
Longstanding Labour MP Fabian Hamilton warned “faith in our institutions of government and of the state is at an all-time low.”
More below 👇
Longstanding Labour MP Fabian Hamilton warned “faith in our institutions of government and of the state is at an all-time low.”
More below 👇
Let's get digital: Keir Starmer's digital ID comms strategy riles up his backbenchers.
My @politico.eu piece explores why many Labour MPs who *back* digital ID are annoyed at the government's focus on migration — rather than improved public services.
www.politico.eu/article/we-n...
My @politico.eu piece explores why many Labour MPs who *back* digital ID are annoyed at the government's focus on migration — rather than improved public services.
www.politico.eu/article/we-n...
‘We need to explain it better’: Labour MPs get antsy about Starmer’s digital ID blitz
A push to give all Brits digital identification is front and center of the prime minister’s migration-focused relaunch. But his troops fear mixed messaging is missing the point.
www.politico.eu
October 22, 2025 at 6:47 AM
“We need to explain it better to people,” said APPG Chair for digital identity Allison Gardner as “there’s been a knee-jerk reaction.”
Longstanding Labour MP Fabian Hamilton warned “faith in our institutions of government and of the state is at an all-time low.”
More below 👇
Longstanding Labour MP Fabian Hamilton warned “faith in our institutions of government and of the state is at an all-time low.”
More below 👇
Reposted by Noah Keate
Liz Truss’ dream of boosting British cheese exports falls flat in Japan
www.politico.eu/article/liz-...
www.politico.eu/article/liz-...
Liz Truss’ dream of boosting British cheese exports falls flat in Japan
It’s been five years since the U.K. and Japan signed their trade deal. But Japanese consumers still aren’t buying British.
www.politico.eu
October 22, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Liz Truss’ dream of boosting British cheese exports falls flat in Japan
www.politico.eu/article/liz-...
www.politico.eu/article/liz-...
Let's get digital: Keir Starmer's digital ID comms strategy riles up his backbenchers.
My @politico.eu piece explores why many Labour MPs who *back* digital ID are annoyed at the government's focus on migration — rather than improved public services.
www.politico.eu/article/we-n...
My @politico.eu piece explores why many Labour MPs who *back* digital ID are annoyed at the government's focus on migration — rather than improved public services.
www.politico.eu/article/we-n...
‘We need to explain it better’: Labour MPs get antsy about Starmer’s digital ID blitz
A push to give all Brits digital identification is front and center of the prime minister’s migration-focused relaunch. But his troops fear mixed messaging is missing the point.
www.politico.eu
October 22, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Let's get digital: Keir Starmer's digital ID comms strategy riles up his backbenchers.
My @politico.eu piece explores why many Labour MPs who *back* digital ID are annoyed at the government's focus on migration — rather than improved public services.
www.politico.eu/article/we-n...
My @politico.eu piece explores why many Labour MPs who *back* digital ID are annoyed at the government's focus on migration — rather than improved public services.
www.politico.eu/article/we-n...
Rishi Sunak channels Boris Johnson by becoming a weekly columnist: albeit in the Sunday Times' business section rather than the Daily Mail's comment pages.
Former prime minister Rishi Sunak is joining The Sunday Times as a columnist, starting 26 October. He will contribute a weekly column to the Business section on subjects including business, technology, politics and the economy
October 21, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Rishi Sunak channels Boris Johnson by becoming a weekly columnist: albeit in the Sunday Times' business section rather than the Daily Mail's comment pages.
As the government confirms tuition fees will rise with inflation, have an evening read of my @politico.eu analysis from last month assessing the financial crisis inside higher education institutions — and how international students helped with funding.
www.politico.eu/article/brit...
www.politico.eu/article/brit...
Britain’s universities feel the heat of its migration culture war
Governments of all stripes have nudged overseas brainiacs away from U.K. universities. Those educational establishments are now feeling the pinch.
www.politico.eu
October 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
As the government confirms tuition fees will rise with inflation, have an evening read of my @politico.eu analysis from last month assessing the financial crisis inside higher education institutions — and how international students helped with funding.
www.politico.eu/article/brit...
www.politico.eu/article/brit...
Reposted by Noah Keate
My @politico.eu rundown of the huge response to Maccabi Tel Aviv fans being banned from a match in Birmingham next month.
Culture Minister Ian Murray said Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy was meeting Home Office officials to "see if there's a way through."
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
Culture Minister Ian Murray said Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy was meeting Home Office officials to "see if there's a way through."
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
Keir Starmer slams decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from UK match
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar branded the move by Birmingham local authorities “shameful.”
www.politico.eu
October 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
My @politico.eu rundown of the huge response to Maccabi Tel Aviv fans being banned from a match in Birmingham next month.
Culture Minister Ian Murray said Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy was meeting Home Office officials to "see if there's a way through."
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
Culture Minister Ian Murray said Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy was meeting Home Office officials to "see if there's a way through."
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
My @politico.eu rundown of the huge response to Maccabi Tel Aviv fans being banned from a match in Birmingham next month.
Culture Minister Ian Murray said Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy was meeting Home Office officials to "see if there's a way through."
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
Culture Minister Ian Murray said Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy was meeting Home Office officials to "see if there's a way through."
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
Keir Starmer slams decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from UK match
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar branded the move by Birmingham local authorities “shameful.”
www.politico.eu
October 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
My @politico.eu rundown of the huge response to Maccabi Tel Aviv fans being banned from a match in Birmingham next month.
Culture Minister Ian Murray said Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy was meeting Home Office officials to "see if there's a way through."
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
Culture Minister Ian Murray said Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy was meeting Home Office officials to "see if there's a way through."
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
Must admit I hadn’t heard of Ruth Codd
before watching the #CelebrityTraitors but she’s been a very fine contestant with good intuition … reminds me of Jake in series three who spotted Linda was a traitor early on.
before watching the #CelebrityTraitors but she’s been a very fine contestant with good intuition … reminds me of Jake in series three who spotted Linda was a traitor early on.
October 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Must admit I hadn’t heard of Ruth Codd
before watching the #CelebrityTraitors but she’s been a very fine contestant with good intuition … reminds me of Jake in series three who spotted Linda was a traitor early on.
before watching the #CelebrityTraitors but she’s been a very fine contestant with good intuition … reminds me of Jake in series three who spotted Linda was a traitor early on.
My @politico.eu #PMQs scorecards are back for the autumn! Keir Starmer was tied in knots over the collapsed China spy case.
While the PM stuck to his script diligently, he conceded witness statements would be released — plenty of knockabout followed.
www.politico.eu/article/pmqs...
While the PM stuck to his script diligently, he conceded witness statements would be released — plenty of knockabout followed.
www.politico.eu/article/pmqs...
PMQs: Starmer tied in knots over collapsed China spy case
The PM conceded witness statements in the failed investigation about individuals accused of spying for Beijing would be published.
www.politico.eu
October 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
My @politico.eu #PMQs scorecards are back for the autumn! Keir Starmer was tied in knots over the collapsed China spy case.
While the PM stuck to his script diligently, he conceded witness statements would be released — plenty of knockabout followed.
www.politico.eu/article/pmqs...
While the PM stuck to his script diligently, he conceded witness statements would be released — plenty of knockabout followed.
www.politico.eu/article/pmqs...