All news on the topic: Keir Starmer

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Tories demand investigation into Morgan McSweeney over Labour donations
A Tory demand for an investigation into Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeny has been dismissed as “muckracking” by the Deputy Prime Minister.
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Starmer prepares landmark move on Palestinian statehood as Israel intensifies Gaza offensive
The Prime Minister is expected to recognize Palestinian statehood on Sunday while also announcing new sanctions on Hamas.
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Labour turmoil sparks fresh questions about Burnham’s future role
When Andy Burnham addressed a gala dinner this week, he was as coy as he could be in a week when speculation about his future ambitions was rampant. "I love this job," the mayor of Greater Manchester said.
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Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell make it onto Labour deputy leadership ballot
Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell will enter a ballot of Labour members in their bid to succeed Angela Rayner as the party’s deputy leader.
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Mandelson took US ambassador role without prior security vetting
Lord Peter Mandelson did not undergo national security vetting before he was appointed as the UK ambassador to the US by Keir Starmer, the foreign secretary has stated.
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Second migrant deported to France under UK’s “one in, one out” deal
A second migrant’s deportation flight has left the UK for France under the “one in, one out” deal after losing a High Court bid to have his removal temporarily blocked, the Home Office said.
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Starmer to formally recognise Palestine after Trump’s UK visit
Sir Keir Starmer will this weekend formally recognize Palestine as a state once Donald Trump concludes his state visit.
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood vows to fight last-minute migrant appeals
Shabana Mahmood accused migrants of "making a mockery" of Britain’s laws and generosity as she vowed to fight last-minute appeals against the Government’s "one in, one out" deal.
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Over 450 Sikh organizations call on Keir Starmer over lack of progress in West Midlands rape case
Police investigating the rape of a British-born Sikh woman in a racially aggravated attack in the West Midlands have renewed their appeal for public assistance as they released a man on bail.
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France proposes limit on UK military components in EU €150bn defence fund
France has put forward a proposal to limit the use of British-produced military components in the EU’s €150bn defence fund, which could potentially complicate the discussions over the UK’s entry into the scheme.
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Trump spends first full day of UK visit with King Charles at Windsor Castle
Official Britain is rolling out the red carpet for Donald Trump today. It marks the first full day of his significant state visit, and he will spend it with King Charles at Windsor Castle, experiencing the finest pageantry the nation can offer.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.