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
Yours truly was flying the Sunday Crunch plane this weekend while the mighty @masonboyowen.bsky.social had a well-earned rest. Do read to see the government's immigration plans, Labour leadership rumblings, budget speculation part 94 and Auntie's war with the Donald.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Yours truly was flying the Sunday Crunch plane this weekend while the mighty @masonboyowen.bsky.social had a well-earned rest. Do read to see the government's immigration plans, Labour leadership rumblings, budget speculation part 94 and Auntie's war with the Donald.
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Reposted by Noah Keate
🚨 IN LONDON PLAYBOOK PM TONIGHT ...
🚨 SCOOP: Labour MPs reckon Starmer/Reeves "bottled" the budget
🚨 One said the pair “put short-term survival before national interest. Which is pretty unforgivable.”
🚨 One left fuming after businesses hold investment over flip-flopping
🚨 SCOOP: Labour MPs reckon Starmer/Reeves "bottled" the budget
🚨 One said the pair “put short-term survival before national interest. Which is pretty unforgivable.”
🚨 One left fuming after businesses hold investment over flip-flopping
November 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
🚨 IN LONDON PLAYBOOK PM TONIGHT ...
🚨 SCOOP: Labour MPs reckon Starmer/Reeves "bottled" the budget
🚨 One said the pair “put short-term survival before national interest. Which is pretty unforgivable.”
🚨 One left fuming after businesses hold investment over flip-flopping
🚨 SCOOP: Labour MPs reckon Starmer/Reeves "bottled" the budget
🚨 One said the pair “put short-term survival before national interest. Which is pretty unforgivable.”
🚨 One left fuming after businesses hold investment over flip-flopping
Peers across parties were frustrated about the insufficient time to scrutinize the assisted dying bill. Chief Whip Roy Kennedy said no government time would be allocated — restricting it to five hours on Fridays.
My analysis in this arvo's Playbook PM 👇
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My analysis in this arvo's Playbook PM 👇
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November 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Peers across parties were frustrated about the insufficient time to scrutinize the assisted dying bill. Chief Whip Roy Kennedy said no government time would be allocated — restricting it to five hours on Fridays.
My analysis in this arvo's Playbook PM 👇
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My analysis in this arvo's Playbook PM 👇
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Reposted by Noah Keate
Big scoop by my colleagues, this:
Starmer and Reeves ditch Budget plan to increase income tax rates
Chancellor explores alternative ways to raise revenue to fill fiscal hole estimated at up to £30bn
www.ft.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Big scoop by my colleagues, this:
Confused about Donald Trump's row with the BBC? The US president has given the corporation until 10pm UK time tomorrow to retract, apologize and pay compensation for editing his January 6 speech on Panorama.
Yours truly and @joshgerstein.bsky.social tried to provide some answers. 👇
Yours truly and @joshgerstein.bsky.social tried to provide some answers. 👇
Donald Trump wants a huge sum of money for *that* Panorama edit. But has he got a chance of getting anything from the U.K.'s public service broadcaster?
Read the latest analysis answering that question and more from @joshgerstein.bsky.social and yours truly. 👇
www.politico.eu/article/us-d...
Read the latest analysis answering that question and more from @joshgerstein.bsky.social and yours truly. 👇
www.politico.eu/article/us-d...
Trump wants money from the BBC. Can he get it?
The U.S. president is threatening a $1 billion lawsuit against Britain’s state broadcaster over an incorrect edit of a speech he gave on Jan. 6, 2021.
www.politico.eu
November 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Confused about Donald Trump's row with the BBC? The US president has given the corporation until 10pm UK time tomorrow to retract, apologize and pay compensation for editing his January 6 speech on Panorama.
Yours truly and @joshgerstein.bsky.social tried to provide some answers. 👇
Yours truly and @joshgerstein.bsky.social tried to provide some answers. 👇
Donald Trump wants a huge sum of money for *that* Panorama edit. But has he got a chance of getting anything from the U.K.'s public service broadcaster?
Read the latest analysis answering that question and more from @joshgerstein.bsky.social and yours truly. 👇
www.politico.eu/article/us-d...
Read the latest analysis answering that question and more from @joshgerstein.bsky.social and yours truly. 👇
www.politico.eu/article/us-d...
Trump wants money from the BBC. Can he get it?
The U.S. president is threatening a $1 billion lawsuit against Britain’s state broadcaster over an incorrect edit of a speech he gave on Jan. 6, 2021.
www.politico.eu
November 13, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Donald Trump wants a huge sum of money for *that* Panorama edit. But has he got a chance of getting anything from the U.K.'s public service broadcaster?
Read the latest analysis answering that question and more from @joshgerstein.bsky.social and yours truly. 👇
www.politico.eu/article/us-d...
Read the latest analysis answering that question and more from @joshgerstein.bsky.social and yours truly. 👇
www.politico.eu/article/us-d...
Do read my @politico.eu long read about what is (or isn't) happening with the Lords on your commute.
Proposals to shake up life for Britain's unelected lawmakers have been shunted into a committee — where reforms have gone, never to be seen again, many times before. 👇
Proposals to shake up life for Britain's unelected lawmakers have been shunted into a committee — where reforms have gone, never to be seen again, many times before. 👇
Forget leadership threats briefed by Keir Starmer's 'allies' (the phrase self-fulfilling prophecy springs to mind): read my @politico.eu piece about Labour's slight retreat on Lords reforms.
Despite bold promises, changes will be debated ... by a committee. Sound familiar?👇
Despite bold promises, changes will be debated ... by a committee. Sound familiar?👇
November 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Do read my @politico.eu long read about what is (or isn't) happening with the Lords on your commute.
Proposals to shake up life for Britain's unelected lawmakers have been shunted into a committee — where reforms have gone, never to be seen again, many times before. 👇
Proposals to shake up life for Britain's unelected lawmakers have been shunted into a committee — where reforms have gone, never to be seen again, many times before. 👇
Well, what a 24 hours. My @politico.eu #PMQs scorecard assesses Keir Starmer's attempts to project a picture of unity inside Labour. The statement so jarred with reality that it only reinforced the claim the PM has no political instinct.
www.politico.eu/article/pmqs...
www.politico.eu/article/pmqs...
PMQs: Starmer reels from mounting leadership rumors
Keir Starmer was quizzed on media briefings about his survival in Downing Street — but struggled to deliver a message of confidence.
www.politico.eu
November 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Well, what a 24 hours. My @politico.eu #PMQs scorecard assesses Keir Starmer's attempts to project a picture of unity inside Labour. The statement so jarred with reality that it only reinforced the claim the PM has no political instinct.
www.politico.eu/article/pmqs...
www.politico.eu/article/pmqs...
Forget leadership threats briefed by Keir Starmer's 'allies' (the phrase self-fulfilling prophecy springs to mind): read my @politico.eu piece about Labour's slight retreat on Lords reforms.
Despite bold promises, changes will be debated ... by a committee. Sound familiar?👇
Despite bold promises, changes will be debated ... by a committee. Sound familiar?👇
November 12, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Forget leadership threats briefed by Keir Starmer's 'allies' (the phrase self-fulfilling prophecy springs to mind): read my @politico.eu piece about Labour's slight retreat on Lords reforms.
Despite bold promises, changes will be debated ... by a committee. Sound familiar?👇
Despite bold promises, changes will be debated ... by a committee. Sound familiar?👇
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
@evahartog.bsky.social
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@evahartog.bsky.social
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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.
www.politico.eu
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?”