Newscast Two More Problems For Keir Starmer?
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Feb 11, 2026 
Lyse Doucet, BBC chief international correspondent reporting from Tehran, sketches conditions for reporting in Iran. She describes street voices after nationwide protests. She outlines the scale of unrest, debates over death tolls and the regime’s anniversary show of strength. She explains diplomatic backchannels, mediation efforts and the risks facing the region.
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Starmer's Judgment Under Spotlight
- Keir Starmer faced PMQs dominated by questions about his judgment over Matthew Doyle's peerage.
- The episode echoes past appointment controversies and raises sustained doubts about Number 10's decision-making.
Timing And Information Matter In Peerages
- The Doyle story hinges on what Downing Street knew and when about his campaigning for someone charged with child offences.
- The timing between announcing a peerage and issuing letters patent left room for action but created political complications.
Cultural Fixes Proposed For Number 10
- Critics now frame Doyle's appointment as evidence of a 'boys' club' mentality inside Number 10.
- Senior Labour women suggested creating a new First Secretary of State post to address perceived cultural gaps.