6 d. ago Keir Starmer's digital ID cards could create 'big problem' for pensioners, campaigners warn

Sir Keir Starmer's government has confirmed it will bring in mandatory digital IDs for UK citizens and legal residents to prove their right to work by the end of this Parliament

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7 d. ago Starmer faces revolt by Labour MPs as he takes huge gamble on compulsory digital ID cards saying people cannot be 'squeamish' about tough rules

Keir Starmer confirmed the plans at a 'global progress' summit in London insisting it is an 'enormous opportunity' to get on top of illegal immigration.

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8 d. ago Every UK adult will need new digital ID cards and here's when you'll need to show it

Keir Starmer is expected to confirm the move in a speech on Friday as he seeks to clamp down on those who 'slip into the shadow economy and remain here illegally'

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1 week ago Moment Palestinian flag raised outside London mission for first time after UK recognition

A Palestinian flag was raised outside Palestine's mission to the UK in London on Monday, 22 September, after Sir Keir Starmer confirmed the UK will recognise a Palestinian state “to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis”.

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1 week ago Sir Keir Starmer confirms UK formally recognises Palestine in historic move

The move was intended "to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis," the prime minister said

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1 week ago Keir Starmer confirms UK will recognise Palestine state as Netanyahu brands it 'absurd'

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed the news in a post on X, alongside a longer video statement the Prime Minister said he hopes 'to revive the hope of peace for Palestinians and Israelis'

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1 week ago Keir Starmer confirms Britain will ignore US and Israeli anger and recognise a Palestinian state despite Labour admitting its virtue signalling will do NOTHING to help people in Gaza

The Prime Minister this afternoon said that the UK would press on with its symbolic gesture because of the Netanyahu government's failure to agree to a ceasefire in the occupied enclave.

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1 week ago Sir Keir Starmer confirms UK recognition of Palestinian state in ‘historic’ move

The Prime Minister believes the international community has a moral responsibility to act to keep the hope of long-term peace alive

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1 week ago Keir Starmer confirms UK will recognise Palestinian state in historic move

The Prime Minister said the move was intended “to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis”.

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1 week ago UK to recognise Palestinian state despite pressure from US and families of hostages

Keir Starmer expected to confirm move after concluding the situation has worsened significantly in the last few weeksThe UK is set to recognise a Palestinian state on Sunday despite pressure from the US and the families of hostages held by Hamas.Keir Starmer is expected to confirm the move after concluding the situation has deteriorated since he urged Israel to change course over the summer. Continue reading...

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1 week ago UK to recognise Palestinian state in historic move as Starmer condemns humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Keir Starmer will take the historic step of recognising Palestine on Sunday after ministers concluded the humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave has deteriorated amid Israel’s assault on Gaza City.

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2 w. ago First person removed to France under ‘one in, one out’ asylum deal, says UK government

Agreement reached with France allows for removal of asylum seekers who arrive on small boatsThe UK has returned the first asylum seeker to France under a “one in, one out” agreement to remove people who arrive on small boats, the Home Office has confirmed.Keir Starmer and the French president, Emmanuel Macron, agreed the pilot scheme, under which Britain will deport to France undocumented people who arrived in small boats in return for accepting an equal number of legitimate asylum seekers with British family connections. Continue reading...

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