Keir Starmer

Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns Amid Mandelson Controversy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government is facing turmoil after the resignation of Downing Street chief of staff Morgan McSweeney over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington.…

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Keir Starmer Chairs Meeting Amid Mandelson Controversy

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to chair a cabinet meeting today. Meanwhile, police are investigating claims that former US ambassador Lord Mandelson leaked sensitive government information to disgraced…

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Labour NEC Blocks Burnham’s By-Election Candidacy

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has been prevented from standing in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election after the Labour Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) voted 8-1 against allowing him to…

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Starmer Braces for Parliamentary Clash on Upcoming EU ‘Reset’ Legislation

Keir Starmer is set to face fresh battles over his EU “reset” with his plans to lay a bill that could lead to closer regulatory ties with Brussels. The legislation…

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Starmer Indicates Readiness for Selective EU Cooperation on National Grounds

Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK should move towards closer alignment with EU markets "if it's in our national interest". The prime minister told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg it…

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Starmer Says Closer EU Trade Ties Are a ‘Strategic Necessity’ for UK Firms

Keir Starmer’s government has been told a closer EU trade deal is a “strategic necessity” for companies in Britain as growing numbers of exporters find it tougher to do business…

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British and Danish PM urge European leaders to reform human rights laws to tackle illegal migration

Sir Keir Starmer has urged European leaders to reform human rights laws to make it easier to deport illegal migrants ahead of crucial talks on a potential shake-up of the…

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Britain not seeking visa deal with India

Britain will not pursue a visa deal with India, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, as he aims to deepen economic ties with the country following this year's trade agreement. Starmer…

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British PM tells BBC he wants to change how international law used in asylum cases

Sir Keir Starmer wants to change how international law is interpreted, to stop unsuccessful asylum seekers blocking their deportation on the grounds they could be sent to worse prisons or…

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Starmer says Labour shied away from illegal immigration concerns

Sir Keir Starmer has publicly acknowledged "where some on the left went wrong" on immigration, saying that his party needs to tackle "every aspect of the problem". Writing in the…

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Starmer, Trump hail renewal of ‘special relationship’, skirt difficult issues

Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the renewal of their nations' "special relationship" on Thursday, drawing the U.S leader's unprecedented second state visit to a close with…

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Labour in Turmoil, Conservatives in Decline as Reform Rises

Britain’s Labour government is reeling from a string of resignations and scandals that have weakened Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s authority, just as the opposition Conservative Party faces an unprecedented defection…

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France and UK agree to joint migration deal

France and the United Kingdom on Thursday reached several deals on migration, nuclear cooperation and support for Ukraine, after a visit from French President Emmanuel Macron to London. The three-day…

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UPDATED: UK police arrest man for arson after fire at PM Starmer’s house

British police said on Tuesday they had arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of arson after counter-terrorism officers launched an investigation into three fires, including one at Prime Minister Keir…

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UK’s Starmer tightens migration rules

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new salvo of measures to toughen up Britain's migration system on Sunday, saying many immigrants would have to wait longer before getting the status…

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Poll reveals voters want Keir Starmer to focus on rebuilding trade ties with EU

A clear majority of UK voters want the government to concentrate on rebuilding trade ties with the EU over forging a new economic deal with the US, according to research…

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Trump says US, Britain working on ‘great’ trade deal

US President Donald Trump held out the prospect of a "great" post-Brexit trade deal that could avoid tariffs on Britain Thursday -- as he hailed Prime Minister Keir Starmer as…

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British PM Starmer to Meet Donald Trump in Washington Following Defence Spending Announcement

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to travel to Washington to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump after announcing plans to increase UK defence spending to 2.5% of…

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Labour just a single point clear of ousted Tories, new poll shows

Less than 100 days into his Labour administration, Keir Starmer’s poll lead over the Conservatives he trounced at Britain’s general election has slumped to a single point. That’s the stark…

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British leader Starmer’s chief of staff quits over reports about salary

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ‘s chief of staff quit on Sunday, citing concerns that growing news reports about her role “risked becoming a distraction to the government.” Sue Gray’s…

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Resetting UK-EU Ties: Starmer and Von der Leyen’s Key Talks Next Week

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Brussels next week for talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about “resetting” Britain’s relationship with the European Union. “I want…

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UK Labour Party’s first conference in power lacks celebration

A bumpy start, or just rather flat? Regardless, few at Labour's annual conference in the northern English city of Liverpool are enjoying the kind of celebration they expected from the…

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UK PM Starmer pledges to work with Italy on migration

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed Italy's efforts to tackle illegal immigration this week, saying the two countries would share intelligence and work more closely together to "smash" the people…

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Keir Starmer Faces Scrutiny Over Record-High Freebies as Football Hospitality Sparks Concerns

Keir Starmer has accepted significantly more hospitality gifts than any other Member of Parliament since taking over as Labour leader, Sky News has revealed. Concerns are growing within government circles…

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UK PM Starmer pledges migration cooperation ahead of Italy talks

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised "a new era" in cross-border cooperation to tackle people smuggling gangs ahead of talks on Monday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, part…

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UK’s Starmer says things will get worse before they get better

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday it would take a long time to rebuild Britain and rid it of the rot he says took hold under the previous Conservative…

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UK PM to meet with police chiefs after second night of protests over Southport murders

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet senior police leaders on Thursday, his office said, after a second night of clashes between protesters and police prompted by the deaths of…

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UK can improve ‘botched’ Brexit deal, says Starmer

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised on Monday to secure an improved agreement with the European Union on post-Brexit trading rules and revamp the "botched deal" signed by former…

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Keir Starmer: Who is the UK’s new PM and what has he promised?

Keir Starmer enters power with one of the longest lists of problems ever to face an incoming prime minister and few resources to deal with them - a situation that…

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European Leaders Praise Keir Starmer’s Historic UK Election Victory

Leaders across Europe on Friday reacted to the U.K.’s dramatic election, heaping praise on Labour leader and incoming British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. European Council President Charles Michel and Estonian…

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UPDATED: Starmer pledges to stabilise UK as Labour win huge majority

Keir Starmer vowed to rebuild Britain as its next prime minister after his Labour Party on Friday surged to a landslide victory in a parliamentary election, ending 14 years of…

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Poll predicts record win for Labour Party at UK election

Britain's Labour Party is set to sweep to power with a record number of seats at Thursday's national election, a forecast by polling company Survation showed. Survation's central scenario showed…

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FT, Sunday Times back opposition Labour Party in UK election

Britain's Financial Times joined the Sunday Times in endorsing the opposition Labour Party on Sunday, both throwing their weight behind the party for the first time in almost two decades…

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Sunak and Starmer clash in testy final UK TV debate

Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer went head-to-head over tax, immigration, gender and Brexit in their final debate before next Thursday’s general election. The Tory leader repeatedly accused Sir Keir…

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UK’s Labour pledges to recognise Palestinian state as part of peace process

Britain's opposition Labour Party, which is far ahead in polls before a July 4 election, pledged on Thursday to recognise a Palestinian state as a contribution to a renewed peace…

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UK’s Sunak, Starmer face televised grilling by unhappy voters

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer were grilled by voters at a televised event on Wednesday, with both challenged over past decisions, pledges and how they…

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In heated debate, Britain’s Sunak, Starmer go head-to-head on the economy

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour challenger Keir Starmer went head-to-head on Tuesday over how to boost Britain's economy, with the PM accusing the opposition party of wanting to increase…

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UK’s Labour has 17-point lead over Conservatives in first poll since vote date set

Britain's opposition Labour Party has a 17-percentage point lead over Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party in the first opinion poll conducted since he unexpectedly set a July 4 date…

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Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to hit campaign trail as UK election race begins

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Labour Party rival Keir Starmer will kick off their election campaigns in earnest on Thursday, a day after Sunak surprised the nation by…

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Labour leader Starmer praises Thatcher in bid to woo UK Conservative voters

Keir Starmer, leader of Britain's main opposition Labour Party, has praised former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, a deeply unpopular figure among many Labour supporters, as he seeks to woo Conservative…

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UPDATED: UK opposition leader Starmer vows to improve Brexit deal

LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - British opposition leader Keir Starmer has promised to improve the country's trading relationship with the European Union in 2025 if his Labour Party wins the…

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Labour plans anti-terror style crackdown on illegal migration

LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - British opposition leader Keir Starmer said on Thursday a Labour government would set up a new police unit to tackle illegal migration and suggested he…

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UK opposition Labour leader says still a long way to win power

LONDON (Reuters) - The failure of Britain's Labour Party to take former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's old parliamentary seat in an election this week shows the opposition party still has…

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UK opposition leader: Too soon to look at changes to BoE inflation target

LONDON, July 16 (Reuters) - Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer on Sunday said it was too soon to set out whether the Bank of England's 2% inflation target would be…

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UPDATED: UK’s Labour vows to make Britain a clean energy superpower by 2030

LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Britain's main opposition Labour Party on Monday pledged to turn the country into a clean energy superpower by 2030, saying it would overturn a ban…

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UK’s Labour vows to make Britain fastest-growing economy in G7

Opposition leader sets out five missions to fix Britain Targets include boosting economy, reducing health inequalities Labour have double-digit poll lead over Conservatives By Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England, Feb 23…

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Labour’s Starmer aims to revamp government without big spending in pitch to Britain

Opposition leader gives speech after PM Sunak set out goals Starmer looks to end short-termism after year of crisis Investment needed but no big spending, Starmer to say By Alistair…

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Labour is ready to be your partner, UK’s Starmer courts business

By Elizabeth Piper LONDON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Britain's main opposition Labour leader, Keir Starmer, pledged to business on Thursday his party would work in partnership with companies to spur…

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Labour senses power amid UK financial turmoil, but work to be done

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - British opposition leader Keir Starmer used his party's annual conference this week to offer a clear message: this was its best chance to win power since…

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UPDATED: UK Labour leader Starmer: govt must recall parliament and abandon budget

LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - British opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer said on Wednesday the government should recall parliament and abandon plans to slash taxes and ramp up borrowing which…

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Ready for power, UK Labour’s Starmer tells faithful this is their ‘moment’

LIVERPOOL, England, Sept 27 (Reuters) - British opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer said on Tuesday it was his party's "moment", championing green policies to spur economic growth and create jobs that he said…

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UK Labour’s Starmer cleared of wrongdoing after lockdown investigation

LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) - British opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer was cleared by police on Friday following an investigation into whether he had broken COVID-19 lockdown laws by pausing for a meal while working. Alleged…

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UK parliament’s standards watchdog investigates opposition Labour leader

LONDON, June 13 (Reuters) - British opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer is being investigated by parliament's standards commissioner over whether he broke the rules on registering his earnings and gifts.…

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Poll says Keir Starmer worse choice for PM than Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson makes a better prime minister than Keir Starmer would despite Partygate, the cost of living crisis and the confidence vote in Johnson held by his MPs, according to…

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UK Labour poll lead narrows versus Johnson’s Conservatives

Britain's Conservative Party has recovered some of its lost lead against the opposition Labour Party, an opinion poll showed, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson's personal ratings remain deeply negative as…

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UK opposition leader Starmer tests positive for COVID-19

LONDON, Jan 5 (Reuters) - British opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer has tested positive for COVID-19, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. Starmer had been due to face Prime Minister Boris…

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UK opposition Labour leader tests positive for COVID-19

LONDON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - The leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, Keir Starmer, tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the party said. House of Commons speaker…

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