69 m. ago Starmer says Putin cannot be allowed to ‘play games’ over Ukraine ceasefire

UK PM to host virtual meeting of ‘coalition of the willing’ nations who have agreed to help enforce peaceKeir Starmer has warned that Vladimir Putin cannot be allowed to “play games” with the possibility of a ceasefire in Ukraine, as he prepared to present proposals for a peace deal to a coalition of about 25 world leaders.The UK prime minister will host a meeting on Saturday of the “coalition of the willing”, a group of nations that have agreed to help keep the peace in Ukraine. He will seek to pile pressure on the Russian president to “finally come to the table” and “stop the barbaric attacks on Ukraine” after Kyiv agreed this week to an immediate 30-day ceasefire. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Blockers, checkers, bats and chainsaws: don’t talk like Musk, Starmer is warned

PM has been urged to ‘get a grip’ on messaging after railing against the ‘flabby’ state and the civil service’s ‘tepid bath’Keir Starmer has been warned against adopting the language of Elon Musk after railing against “blockers and checkers” and the “flabby” civil service this week.Gus O’Donnell, the former cabinet secretary, was one of those urging the prime minister to “get a grip” on his messaging, telling the Institute for Government podcast: “My God, he has mishandled the communications on this terribly.” Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Keir Starmer issues blunt warning about Putin as Russia rejects ceasefire deal

Keir Starmer said he is 'not surprised' that Russia has rejected a 30-day ceasefire proposal and warned that Vladimir Putin will breach any agreement if there is no security guarantee

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35 h. ago Putin’s Russia 'menacing Britain’s skies, waters, streets and national security,' warns Keir Starmer

The Prime Minister stressed there would be a ‘choke hold’ on the UK and other European countries if Putin is not forced to end his Ukraine war

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49 h. ago AI should replace some work of civil servants, Starmer to announce

The new digital ‘mantra’ prompts unions to warn PM to stop blaming problems on Whitehall officialsAI should replace the work of government officials where it can be done to the same standard, under new rules that have prompted unions to warn Keir Starmer to stop blaming problems on civil servants.As part of his plans for reshaping the state, the prime minister will on Thursday outline how a digital revolution will bring billions of pounds in savings to the government. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Starmer warned he must pump billions of pounds into drones and shells so Britain is ready to face down Russia

Keir Starmer is being urged to focus on capabilities that can be delivered quickly as the government tries to finalise the strategic defence review.

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4 d. ago Keir Starmer warns Labour MPs that 'unfair' welfare bill must be slashed

The Prime Minister tried to defuse a growing Labour rebellion over the issue by warning that failure to address welfare reform risked creating a 'wasted generation'.

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4 d. ago Starmer braces for welfare cuts rebellion as Scottish Labour MP warns 'many will die'

Welfare is expected to be targeted by the Chancellor

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5 d. ago Keir Starmer hopes to finalise a peacekeeping plan for Ukraine this week

The Prime Minister (left) will continue his diplomatic push in a bid to reach a more 'concrete' blueprint for peace which can be presented to Washington.

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6 d. ago ‘Not the end of the world if US quits Nato,’ says former defence secretary

Starmer and EU leaders must warn ‘naive’ Trump: ‘We ain’t going anywhere,’ declares Sir Ben Wallace

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8 d. ago Keir Starmer's proposed copyright exceptions for AI firms may break international convention, top lawyer says

A top copyright lawyer has warned that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's plans to introduce new AI copyright exceptions may in fact go against conventions in international law.

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8 d. ago UN talks to end Cyprus crisis are ‘a waste of time’ unless Starmer changes British policy, UK minister warned

Exclusive: UK foreign office minister Stephen Doughty will land in Cyprus on Friday to meet leaders of both sides of the divided island

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8 d. ago Russia warns Starmer’s peacekeeping troops plan would amount to ‘direct war’

Starmer rallies up to 20 countries to deploy peacekeeping troops in post-war Ukraine as Europe rearms – but Russia says ‘it can’t be allowed’

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1 week ago Kremlin slams Keir Starmer's 'insolent' plan to send peacekeepers to Ukraine in chilling warning

Vladimir Putin’s foreign minister said Keir Starmer’s plan for a peace deal in the Ukraine war is 'insolent' - and a continuation of 'pitting the Kyiv regime against us'

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1 week ago Sir Keir Starmer warns leaders West is at 'a crossroads in history'

Prime Minister says ‘Europe must do the heavy lifting’ as £1.6bn deal is unveiled for Ukraine to buy new missiles

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1 week ago Keir Starmer issues warning as UK must be prepared for Ukraine conflict to 'wash up on our shores'

Keir Starmer also unveiled plans to set up a “coalition of the willing” to defend Ukraine and to guarantee peace, backed with British “boots on the ground and planes in the air”, during an emergency NATO summit held in London today.

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1 week ago Starmer warns West is at a crossroads after Ukraine crisis talks

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has warned the West is at a “crossroads in history”, following crunch talks with European leaders on the Ukraine crisis.

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1 week ago BREAKING: Keir Starmer warns UK must defend peace in Ukraine as conflict 'will wash up on our shores'

Keir Starmer unveiled plans to set up a 'coalition of the willing' to defend Ukraine and to guarantee peace, backed with British 'boots on the ground and planes in the air'

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1 week ago Keir Starmer warns UK must defend peace in Ukraine as conflict 'will wash up on our shores'

Keir Starmer unveiled plans to set up a 'coalition of the willing' to defend Ukraine and to guarantee peace, backed with British 'boots on the ground and planes in the air'

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1 week ago Russia issues 'bayonets' warning to Sir Keir Starmer amid Ukraine meeting

Sir Keir Starmer is hosting a summit in London on Sunday

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