2 hours ago Keir Starmer meets 'lame duck' German leader Olaf Scholz as he chases a 'reset' of Britain's relationship with the EU

The PM hosted Mr Scholz - who lost a vote of confidence in December - at his country residence in Buckinghamshire ahead of a trip to Brussels tomorrow.

Politics

22 hours ago Keir Starmer is urged to axe Yvette Cooper as Home Secretary amid No10 anger at 'timid' approach to Islamist terror

Tensions have risen in the fallout from the Southport murders, with No 10 understood to be frustrated the Home Office has shied away from focusing on Islamist violence.

Society

3 hours ago Brexit is ‘settled’ Sir Keir Starmer says amid calls for customs deal with EU

The Prime Minister will meet European Council leaders on Monday as he continues efforts to “reset” Britain’s relationship with the trade bloc.

Economics

9 hours ago Tories warn Keir Starmer cosying up to the EU in his Brexit 'reset' risks dragging Britain into Donald Trump's trade war

The US President has announced sweeping new tariffs on all goods imported into America from China, Mexico and Canada.

Events

3 hours ago UK seeking ‘strong trade relationship’ with US amid tariffs, Starmer says

President Donald Trump’s tariffs have sparked fears of a new era of trade wars across the globe.

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4 hours ago Brexit is ‘settled’, Sir Keir Starmer says amid calls for customs deal with EU

The Prime Minister will meet European Council leaders on Monday as he continues efforts to ‘reset’ Britain’s relationship with the trade bloc.

Economics

16 hours ago Keir Starmer relaxes border laws meant to stop illegal immigrants getting British citizenship in 'total capitulation to people smugglers'

Keir Starmer has been accused of making Britain 'the soft touch of Europe' after rolling back border laws designed to make it near impossible for illegal migrants to become UK citizens.

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16 hours ago Has Starmer struck a murky deal with the Chinese to let them build a £750million mega

The fortified Royal Mint complex in East London resembled the set of a B-grade horror movie as it was lashed last week by the gusting winds and torrential rain of Storm Herminia.

Economics

22 hours ago Ricky Gervais warns PM Starmer to get a move on over sick 'hunting trophies' ban

The comedian has urged the Labour Government to set a date to finally ban trophy hunting in Britain. Gervais has garnered widespread support from colleagues the likes of Dame Judi Dench, Ozzy Osborne and more

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4 hours ago Starmer praises ‘real progress’ in UK’s ties with Germany as he hosts Scholz

The Prime Minister hosted the German Chancellor at his country residence ahead of a visit to Belgium on Monday

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17 hours ago Keir Starmer is privately urged to boost defence spending to more than 3% of GDP

Sir Keir Starmer has been privately urged to boost defence spending to more than 3 per cent of GDP - far outstripping his 2.5 per cent target.

Economics

37 hours ago Labour warned it risks losing support for net zero if costs not spread fairly

Exclusive: Chief climate adviser calls on Starmer to make ‘strong, confident’ case for green UK that public can buy intoEnsuring that the costs of decarbonisation are shared fairly across society must be a top priority for ministers or they risk losing public support for net zero, the UK’s chief climate adviser has warned.Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves should be making a “strong, confident” case for decarbonisation as an engine of economic growth, according to Emma Pinchbeck, the chief executive of the Climate Change Committee, the independent statutory adviser. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Top Labour minister scrambles to defend Keir Starmer amid claims by his OWN allies that he's 'an HR manager, not a leader' who's 'not driving the train' and 'can't even run a bath'

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper insisted Sir Keir has a 'real determination to change the country' as she was quizzed about claims made in a new book.

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7 hours ago Starmer used speaking coach who told him his performance 'wasn't as good as it could be’

The prime minister relied on the advice of classically trained dramatist Leonie Mellinger to help him communicate with the public

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7 hours ago Elon Musk ‘needs to be held to account’ for comments on UK – Sir Ed Davey

Mr Musk previously described the Liberal Democrat leader as a ‘sniveling cretin’.

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10 hours ago How Keir Starmer used Shakespearean actress to help him get over 'stage fright' as she admits Labour leader would 'shut down' when out of his comfort zone

The premier first called in communications coach Leonie Mellinger in 2017 as he set his sights on becoming Labour's next leader.

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17 hours ago Keir Starmer is an 'HR manager not a leader' while Angela Rayner simply 'manipulates people' and is surrounded by union bosses, PM's current chief of staff said

Morgan McSweeney became the Prime Minister's chief of staff in October last year after Sue Gray quit the role.

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18 hours ago Starmer must ‘fire starting gun’ on customs union as he meets EU leaders – Davey

Sir Ed Davey said a deal with the EU could strengthen the UK against the risk of American trade tariffs.

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18 hours ago Angela Rayner was 'ready to launch coup' against Keir Starmer over reshuffle spat

A book on the rise to power of Sir Keir Starmer has revealed more on the prime minister’s relationship with Angela Rayner after the party's loss in 2021 Hartlepool by-election

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23 hours ago Tories urge Starmer not to accept more EU influence amid drive for closer ties

Kemi Badenoch challenged the Prime Minister to meet five ‘tests’ of maintaining UK sovereignty following Brexit.

Politics

29 hours ago Starmer accused of ‘fudging the facts’ of his schooling by education expert

Sutton Trust founder Sir Peter Lampl made the claim as he criticised the Government’s plans to charge VAT on private school fees.

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42 hours ago Long term sick may need to find jobs in Liz Kendall's welfare shake up

Liz Kendall blamed the Conservatives for failing to control welfare spending.

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42 hours ago Starmer is accused of 'fudging the fact' in 'claiming he attended state school' by former pupil

Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of 'fudging the facts' about attending a state school by Sir Peter Lampl, founder of social mobility charity Sutton Trust, who also attended Reigate Grammar.

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