Revealed: Government's chief law officer 'pressured' Scotland Yard to give Taylor Swift a police escort after force warned move would breach its protocols
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Revealed: Government's chief law officer 'pressured' Scotland Yard to give Taylor Swift a police escort after force warned move would breach its protocols

Daily Mail  

Taylor Swift was granted blue-light police escorts to her London shows after the Government’s chief law officer put pressure on Scotland Yard, it was claimed last night. Sources said that Attorney General Lord Hermer, pictured, was asked to intervene after the Metropolitan Police warned that giving the billionaire pop star such protection would breach its protocols. The reports pile more pressure on Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, left, who is already facing questions about her role in the decision to give Ms Swift protection from the Special Escort Group Mc Cooper had previously received free tickets to Ms Swift’s Wembley gig, pictured, with her husband She had previously received a free ticket to one of Ms Swift's gigs with her husband. Both Ms Cooper and London Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan are said to have spoken to the Met Police about the wider security picture, but insist that the ‘VVIP’ escort decision was left to Scotland Yard.

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Taylor Swift could help Prince Harry amid his battle for security in the UK
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Taylor Swift could help Prince Harry amid his battle for security in the UK

Hindustan Times  

Taylor Swift could emerge as an important source of help for Prince Harry following his fight for police protection in the UK. Following his legal battle for police protection, Prince Harry may find support from Taylor Swift, who received security during her concert. ) A former met assistant commissioner, Neil Basu, believes that Swift, who was provided with special police …

Taylor Swift's major announcement ahead of final Eras Tour show leaves several Swifties frustrated as police arrest…
4 months ago

Taylor Swift's major announcement ahead of final Eras Tour show leaves several Swifties frustrated as police arrest…

Hindustan Times  

Taylor Swift has released a fresh batch of $16 “no view” tickets ahead of her final three gigs in Vancouver next month. Taylor Swift final Eras tour: Ticket scalpers, however, have already bought the tickets and are reselling them for over $1,000, prompting some Swifties to express their outrage after discovering that tickets were being resold for over $1,638. Reacting …

Taylor Swift's major announcement ahead of final Eras Tour show leaves several Swifties frustrated as police arrest…
4 months ago

Taylor Swift's major announcement ahead of final Eras Tour show leaves several Swifties frustrated as police arrest…

Hindustan Times  

Taylor Swift has released a fresh batch of $16 “no view” tickets ahead of her final three gigs in Vancouver next month. Taylor Swift final Eras tour: Ticket scalpers, however, have already bought the tickets and are reselling them for over $1,000, prompting some Swifties to express their outrage after discovering that tickets were being resold for over $1,638. Reacting …

Taylor Swift was given $1-million security cover in UK after her mom threatened to cancel concerts: Report
4 months, 1 week ago

Taylor Swift was given $1-million security cover in UK after her mom threatened to cancel concerts: Report

Hindustan Times  

Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour concerts in London were a phenomenon for the fans but also a headache for the local police and administration, a new report has claimed. Marca has reported that the Metropolitan Police spent over $1 million to provide security for the singer and her concerts after she received threats. Taylor Swift performs during the opening show …

Home Secretary watched Taylor Swift concert from Royal Box
5 months, 1 week ago

Home Secretary watched Taylor Swift concert from Royal Box

Daily Mail  

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faced claims that she had undervalued her now-infamous tickets to watch Taylor Swift in concert after The Mail on Sunday established that she and her family had enjoyed prime seats in the Royal Box at Wembley Stadium worth up to £1,000. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and her husband Ed Balls watched Taylor Swift from Wembley's Royal …

Home Secretary watched Taylor Swift concert from Royal Box
5 months, 1 week ago

Home Secretary watched Taylor Swift concert from Royal Box

Daily Mail  

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faced claims that she had undervalued her now-infamous tickets to watch Taylor Swift in concert after The Mail on Sunday established that she and her family had enjoyed prime seats in the Royal Box at Wembley Stadium worth up to £1,000. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and her husband Ed Balls watched Taylor Swift from Wembley's Royal …

Home Secretary tries to make light of Taylorgate role with lame joke as pressure mounts over police escort scandal
5 months, 1 week ago

Home Secretary tries to make light of Taylorgate role with lame joke as pressure mounts over police escort scandal

Daily Mail  

Yvette Cooper has tried to make light of her role in 'Taylorgate', joking that her husband had told her to 'shake it off'. She told political journalists that her husband Ed Balls, a former Labour Cabinet minister, had advised her to 'shake it off' whenever she finds herself at the centre of media storms. The Home Secretary tried to make …

Taylorgate - the scandal deepens: Keir Starmer and his family not only attended Taylor Swift concert AFTER she got blue-light escort – but were granted a private audience
5 months, 1 week ago

Taylorgate - the scandal deepens: Keir Starmer and his family not only attended Taylor Swift concert AFTER she got blue-light escort – but were granted a private audience

Daily Mail  

Sir Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift after police were 'pressured' into giving her a blue-light escort. The Prime Minister's role in the 'Taylorgate' row deepened tonight as it emerged Sir Keir Starmer and his family were introduced to US pop star Taylor Swift while performing in the UK Sir Keir had a ten-minute chat with Ms Swift and her mother …

Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at London gig
5 months, 1 week ago

Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at London gig

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at one …

Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at London gig as questions continue over her blue-light escort
5 months, 1 week ago

Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at London gig as questions continue over her blue-light escort

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Prime minister Sir …

No 10 rejects suggestion PM’s Taylor Swift tickets were ‘thank you’ for security
5 months, 1 week ago

No 10 rejects suggestion PM’s Taylor Swift tickets were ‘thank you’ for security

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Downing Street has rejected suggestions that Sir Keir Starmer received …

Taylor Swift’s mother ‘negotiated police escort with Sue Gray’ as security row deepens
5 months, 1 week ago

Taylor Swift’s mother ‘negotiated police escort with Sue Gray’ as security row deepens

The Independent  

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Taylor Swift's mother 'discussed her VVIP police escort directly with Sue Gray', insiders claim as Labour minister stonewalls questions on pop superstar's security
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift's mother 'discussed her VVIP police escort directly with Sue Gray', insiders claim as Labour minister stonewalls questions on pop superstar's security

Daily Mail  

Taylor Swift's mother discussed her daughter's VVIP security directly with Sue Gray, insiders have claimed. It comes as a Labour minister stonewalled MP's questions yesterday over why the Government's top lawyer intervened in a decision to grant Taylor Swift a police escort in London. Taylor Swift 's mother Andrea discussed her daughter's VVIP security directly with Sue Gray, insiders have …

Taylor Swift police escort: How UK’s Attorney General Lord Hermer KC found himself at centre of row
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift police escort: How UK’s Attorney General Lord Hermer KC found himself at centre of row

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Scotland Yard initially dismissed the idea of granting Taylor Swift enhanced security for two of …

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper urged to lift 'veil of secrecy' over whether she helped Taylor Swift to get police escort for her London shows
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper urged to lift 'veil of secrecy' over whether she helped Taylor Swift to get police escort for her London shows

Daily Mail  

Yvette Cooper is facing demands to make a Commons statement to lift 'the veil of secrecy' over whether she helped Taylor Swift to get her VVIP police escort for her London shows. Yvette Cooper is facing demands to make a Commons statement to lift 'the veil of secrecy' over whether she helped Taylor Swift to get her police escort for …

Boris Johnson says it's 'utterly incredulous' that Labour ministers urged the Met to give Taylor Swift a blue-light police escort to her London shows
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Boris Johnson says it's 'utterly incredulous' that Labour ministers urged the Met to give Taylor Swift a blue-light police escort to her London shows

Daily Mail  

Yvette Cooper faced calls last night to explain her role in getting Taylor Swift a VVIP police escort to her London shows. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivers a speech in Austria on July 26 Taylor Swift performs on stage at Wembley Stadium on August 15 Ed Balls and Yvette Cooper attend press night after party for 'Somnium: A …

Policing bill for Taylor Swift's Wembley gigs rose £150,000 after ministers and London mayor Sadiq Khan 'pressured Met to give pop star outriders' despite 'assessment finding no major threat'
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Policing bill for Taylor Swift's Wembley gigs rose £150,000 after ministers and London mayor Sadiq Khan 'pressured Met to give pop star outriders' despite 'assessment finding no major threat'

Daily Mail  

The bill for policing Taylor Swift's Eras Tour London gigs rose by more than £150,000 after the pop megastar was handed a blue-light escort to Wembley on safety grounds. Senior ministers including Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, and London mayor Sadiq Khan, are embroiled in a row over claims of special treatment handed to the billionaire global icon in the summer. …

Bad blood! Fury as Labour is accused of 'pressuring' Scotland Yard to give Taylor Swift VVIP escort to Wembley despite 'no credible threat' - and then taking advantage of free tickets
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bad blood! Fury as Labour is accused of 'pressuring' Scotland Yard to give Taylor Swift VVIP escort to Wembley despite 'no credible threat' - and then taking advantage of free tickets

Daily Mail  

The Home Secretary and London mayor are facing growing anger today over claims they pressured police into giving Taylor Swift a blue-light escort to Wembley gigs - before using freebie tickets to watch the show. Taylor Swift was given a taxpayer-funded blue-light convoy to her Wembley gigs earlier this year Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and London Mayor Sadiq Khan reportedly …

How top Labour politicians 'pressed' police to give Taylor Swift VVIP protection that Prince Harry can't get (and enjoyed free concert tickets)
5 months, 2 weeks ago

How top Labour politicians 'pressed' police to give Taylor Swift VVIP protection that Prince Harry can't get (and enjoyed free concert tickets)

Daily Mail  

They're the elite Met Police unit used to protect everything from royalty to world leaders. Meanwhile, 10 top Labour Party members - which included the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, London Mayor Sadiq Khan, and Health Secretary Wes Streeting - bagged free tickets to Swift's gigs, sparking a fierce backlash. Sir Keir is pictured with wife Victoria at a Taylor …

Minister denies Labour politicians ‘personally intervened’ to provide Met Police escort to Taylor Swift
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Minister denies Labour politicians ‘personally intervened’ to provide Met Police escort to Taylor Swift

The Independent  

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Fury as senior Labour politicians lobbied Met Police to give Taylor Swift 'royal style' police escort for Wembley concerts - then landed free tickets to watch
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Fury as senior Labour politicians lobbied Met Police to give Taylor Swift 'royal style' police escort for Wembley concerts - then landed free tickets to watch

Daily Mail  

Top Labour figures were last night accused of pressing Scotland Yard to give Taylor Swift police protection for the London leg of her Eras Tour. But Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and London Mayor Sadiq Khan reportedly stepped in to ensure Ms Swift received an exemption from the force's Special Escort Group. The Metropolitan Police was allegedly reluctant to grant Taylor …

Keir Starmer’s wife went to two Taylor Swift concerts for free in Labour donation controversy
6 months, 1 week ago

Keir Starmer’s wife went to two Taylor Swift concerts for free in Labour donation controversy

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer’s wife accepted two free tickets worth hundreds of …

Taylor Swift's touching gesture to families of Southport victims ahead of final Eras Tour show at Wembley
7 months, 1 week ago

Taylor Swift's touching gesture to families of Southport victims ahead of final Eras Tour show at Wembley

Daily Mail  

Taylor Swift has reportedly invited the families of the victims of the Southport stabbings to her final Eras Tour show at Wembley on Tuesday night. Bebe King, six, Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, were killed whilst at a Swift-themed dance class on July 29, while 10 others were also injured. Taylor Swift has reportedly invited …

Taylor Swift meets two young girls injured in Southport knife rampage at Wembley gig
7 months, 1 week ago

Taylor Swift meets two young girls injured in Southport knife rampage at Wembley gig

Daily Mail  

Taylor Swift met two young girls at her Wembley gig who were injured in the Southport knife rampage. Bebe King, six, Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, were killed whilst at a Swift-themed dance class on July 29, while 10 others were also injured. Taylor Swift met two young girls at her Wembley gig who were injured …

Taylor Swift fans rush for prime positions in queue for London shows as police say concert safety is top priority
7 months, 1 week ago

Taylor Swift fans rush for prime positions in queue for London shows as police say concert safety is top priority

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taylor Swift fans are flocking to Wembley Stadium as the …

Taylor Swift tickets 79 percent cheaper to London shows after foiled terror plot
7 months, 1 week ago

Taylor Swift tickets 79 percent cheaper to London shows after foiled terror plot

The Independent  

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Taylor Swift fans 'have nothing to fear' watching the pop icon's Wembley gig after Vienna terror plot was foiled, top Met cop insists
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift fans 'have nothing to fear' watching the pop icon's Wembley gig after Vienna terror plot was foiled, top Met cop insists

Daily Mail  

Taylor Swift fans 'have nothing to fear' watching the pop icon's Wembley shows after the Vienna terror plot was foiled, a former top Met Police detective has insisted. Taylor Swift fans 'have nothing to fear' watching the pop icon's Wembley shows after the Vienna terror plot was foiled, a former top Met Police detective has insisted Scotland Yard officers in …

Taylor Swift wears a £2,500 plaid co-ord as she parties until 3:00am after laying on two coaches for her crew and hiring out Annabel's for thank you bash ahead of final Eras Tour shows
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift wears a £2,500 plaid co-ord as she parties until 3:00am after laying on two coaches for her crew and hiring out Annabel's for thank you bash ahead of final Eras Tour shows

Daily Mail  

Taylor Swift made a bleary-eyed exit after hosting a lavish thank you party for her tour team at private members' club Annabel's in Mayfair, London on Tuesday - ahead of the final leg of her Eras Tour at Wembley. Taylor Swift, 34, made a bleary-eyed exit after hosting a lavish thank you party for her tour team at private members' …

Taylor Swift fans rush to sell their tickets for as much as £600 for five concerts at Wembley Stadium - as popstar cancelled three Austria appearances after two suspects were arrested for allegedly pl
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift fans rush to sell their tickets for as much as £600 for five concerts at Wembley Stadium - as popstar cancelled three Austria appearances after two suspects were arrested for allegedly pl

Daily Mail  

Taylor Swift fans have rushed to sell their tickets for five concerts at Wembley Stadium, after a teenager allegedly planned a terror attack on one of the star's Austria shows. Taylor Swift has cancelled her three upcoming Vienna, Austria concerts after two suspects were arrested for allegedly plotting a terror attack on her shows - Swift is pictured performing in …

Taylor Swift's London dates not impacted by Vienna events, UK police say
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift's London dates not impacted by Vienna events, UK police say

Hindustan Times  

* Taylor Swift's London dates not impacted by Vienna events, UK police say Vienna concerts cancelled after police foil attack * British police see no impact on planned London concerts * Dismayed Vienna fans frantically seek London tickets * Security in UK already stepped up due to racist riots By Paul Sandle LONDON, - British police said there was nothing …

Footy star offers Taylor Swift tickets to fans in priceless opportunity - but all is not as it seems
1 year, 3 months ago

Footy star offers Taylor Swift tickets to fans in priceless opportunity - but all is not as it seems

Daily Mail  

AFLW star Sarah Hosking caused a Taylor Swift frenzy after offering fans the chance to snap up tickets to the superstar's sold-out show at the MCG. Unsurprisingly, when Richmond star Hosking posted to her 25,000 followers that she was selling four tickets to Swift's gig in Melbourne, fans went wild. Footy stars sent Taylor Swift fans into a frenzy after …

MP demands action to protect ‘our daughters’ from Taylor Swift ticket resellers
1 year, 8 months ago

MP demands action to protect ‘our daughters’ from Taylor Swift ticket resellers

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An MP has called for action to protect young people …

Taylor Swift superfans are forking out up to £750 for VIP packages amid desperate battle for tickets
1 year, 8 months ago

Taylor Swift superfans are forking out up to £750 for VIP packages amid desperate battle for tickets

Daily Mail  

Taylor Swift fans are preparing to fork out £750 each in a desperate bid to bag a seat at one of her UK concerts next year, it has emerged. Taylor Swift fans are preparing to fork out £750 each to bag themselves a seat at one of her UK tour dates next year, it has emerged The Taylor Swift Diamond …

Taylor Swift ticket trouble could drive political engagement
2 years, 4 months ago

Taylor Swift ticket trouble could drive political engagement

Firstpost  

For Swifties, the ire for Ticketmaster is not just about a ticket: “It’s the fact that you can’t participate in your community and your fandom and it’s part of your identity,” Nisbett said. “The level of anger that you’ve just seen in the country around this issue is astounding,” said Jean Sinzdak, associate director for the Center for American Women …

Taylor Swift says her team was assured ticket demands would be met for her Eras tour
2 years, 4 months ago

Taylor Swift says her team was assured ticket demands would be met for her Eras tour

NPR  

Taylor Swift says her team was assured ticket demands would be met for her Eras tour Enlarge this image Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Ticket sales for Taylor Swift's upcoming tour have not gone, in the words of the chart-topping singer, all too well. Ticketmaster has not responded to NPR's request for comment, but did publish a statement on Thursday called …

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