All news on the topic: Keir Starmer

17 Sep 2025 660

Downing Street pauses push to cut 25% US levy on steel imports

A proposed deal to eliminate US tariffs on British steel has been shelved, it has emerged on the eve of Donald Trump’s second state visit.

Crime

16 Sep 2025 794

Tories warn Scotland could fall behind England on tackling grooming gangs

Tories have claimed there is a “real risk” Scotland could fall behind England in dealing with child sexual abuse after MSPs voted down a bid to force research into grooming gangs.

News

15 Sep 2025 832

Britain will provide air defence over Poland amid Russian aggression

The UK will deploy RAF jets to Poland in response to Russian drones violating the country’s airspace.

Politics

15 Sep 2025 1450

Director of Strategy quits amid scandal over inappropriate messages involving Diane Abbott

Keir Starmer was plunged into a fresh crisis today when one of his top aides resigned over sexually explicit messages about Diane Abbott.

Finance

15 Sep 2025 738

UK and US to sign landmark nuclear energy deal during Trump state visit

The UK and US have agreed on a deal to boost the building of nuclear plants in both countries, to be signed during Donald Trump’s state visit this week.

Finance

14 Sep 2025 739

Government explores measures to reduce energy bills ahead of budget

Rachel Reeves is formulating plans to lower household energy bills as part of an economic overhaul.

World

14 Sep 2025 584

Elon Musk advocates for a "revolutionary government change" in the UK at a far-right rally

Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday said that the United Kingdom needs “revolutionary government change,” speaking virtually at a far-right anti-immigration protest in London.

News

14 Sep 2025 667

First group of injured Gaza children evacuated to the UK for NHS treatment

The first group of seriously ill and injured children from Gaza are on their way to the UK to receive NHS treatment.

News

14 Sep 2025 823

UK PM vows zero tolerance for racist intimidation after clashes at right-wing London march

The Prime Minister has stated he will not allow people to feel intimidated on "our streets because of their background or the colour of their skin" after clashes erupted at a right-wing march in London.

Politics

13 Sep 2025 669

Labour MPs voice unease about Prime Minister’s control of party

Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour leadership bid amid growing speculation that Sir Keir Starmer might leave office before the next election, according to claims.

Politics

13 Sep 2025 637

Badenoch: Starmer ‘lied to the country’ over Mandelson and Epstein

Kemi Badenoch has accused Sir Keir Starmer of “lying to the whole country” about his knowledge of Lord Mandelson’s involvement with Jeffrey Epstein.

News

12 Sep 2025 855

Starmer criticised for appointing former ambassador linked to Epstein emails

Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander has defended Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Lord Mandelson, amid growing backlash over the former ambassador’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

News

12 Sep 2025 770

Senior judge intervenes in political debate on immigration and human rights

A Supreme Court judge has called for the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to be reformed to cope with the migration crisis.

Politics

12 Sep 2025 895

Legacy of Northern Ireland conflict to feature in UK-Ireland summit

Addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland’s troubled past, relations with the EU, and Gaza are set to be discussed during a meeting between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Irish Premier Micheal Martin.

Politics

12 Sep 2025 783

No10 hired Mandelson ’despite security concerns’ as indecisive Keir FINALLY dismisses him over controversial Epstein friendship

Hesitant Sir Keir Starmer finally dismissed Mandelson today amid an escalating scandal regarding his friendship with the disgraced Jeffrey Epstein.

News

11 Sep 2025 926

UK government dismisses Mandelson as ambassador amid Epstein scandal

Peter Mandelson has been withdrawn as ambassador to the US following allegations about his relationship with Epstein.

World

10 Sep 2025 671

Poland invokes Article 4 after Russian drones shot down over its territory

Defense secretary John Healey has asked UK armed forces “to look at options to bolster Nato’s air defence over Poland” following a Russian drone attack overnight.

News

10 Sep 2025 654

Sir Keir Starmer to confront Israeli president Isaac Herzog over Gaza strikes during Downing Street meeting

Sir Keir Starmer is scheduled to meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog at Downing Street following strikes on Qatar targeting Hamas leaders.

News

09 Sep 2025 755

Starmer meets abbas at downing street, signals UK recognition of Palestinian state

Sir Keir Starmer has met with Mahmoud Abbas at Number 10 as the Government takes steps towards recognising a Palestinian state.

World

07 Sep 2025 701

Greta Thunberg urges Keir Starmer to act on Gaza, citing ‘legal duty to prevent genocide’

Keir Starmer must fulfill his "legal duty to act to prevent a genocide", Greta Thunberg told the Guardian while travelling onboard an aid flotilla heading for Gaza.

News

07 Sep 2025 538

Defense Secretary confirms that military bases are being considered for temporary asylum accommodation

Military sites may be used temporarily to house people seeking asylum as Keir Starmer is "absolutely determined" to end the use of hotels earlier than planned, a senior cabinet minister has said.

Politics

07 Sep 2025 820

Farage withdraws pledge to halt small boat crossings within two weeks

Nigel Farage has retreated from a promise he made to the party’s conference to stop small boat crossings within two weeks of taking office.

Politics

06 Sep 2025 1023

Angela Rayner’s resignation triggers fierce Labour deputy leadership contest

Angela Rayner’s resignation not only as deputy prime minister but also as deputy Labour leader has triggered a fierce internal election battle to find her successor, and potentially a simultaneous battle for the soul of the party … again.

News

06 Sep 2025 828

Resident pays to remove offensive graffiti outside Angela Rayner’s home

A resident has paid for the clean-up of graffiti outside Angela Rayner’s flat in Hove, according to the Brighton and Hove City Council.

Politics

06 Sep 2025 650

Labour faces internal battle over deputy leadership following Rayner’s exit

Ms Rayner resigned as Deputy Prime Minister, Housing Secretary, and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party on Friday following a misconduct investigation triggered by allegations of tax evasion.