59 m. ago New Year... same old Keir: Robotic PM reads out 'rousing' note to grim

Gathering his senior team for the first time in 2026, Keir Starmer talked up his action to ease pressure - admitting that will be what the government is judged on come the election.

Politics

87 m. ago Families affected by Manchester Arena attack say MI5 must be more open to scrutiny

In a letter to the PM Keir Starmer families affected by the horror bombing say MI5 failed them and the Security Service must be included in a new law to stop cover-ups

Events

1 hour ago Britain 'faces paying huge sums to EU for single market access' under Keir Starmer's 'Brexit betrayal' reset

Keir Starmer is pushing for closer ties with the EU under huge pressure from Europhile Labour MPs and ministers, arguing it can boost the economy.

Economics

2 h. ago Keir Starmer launches scathing attack on Reform UK and issues message to Cabinet

Keir Starmer claimed at a meeting of his political Cabinet on Tuesday that Nigel Farage's Reform UK wants to appease Russia's Putin and 'inject bile' into communities across the country

Events

2 h. ago Starmer tells Cabinet of ‘fight of our political lives’ in general election clash with Farage’s Reform UK

He stressed to his senior ministers that Labour would be judged on whether it had tackled the cost-of-living problems faced by many households

Politics

2 h. ago Starmer and European allies ‘will not stop defending’ Greenland amid US threat

US president Donald Trump has said taking over Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, is vital for his country’s national security.

Events

2 h. ago Keir Starmer backs Greenland as fears grow over annexation threat by US

The Prime Minister signed a joint letter amid concerns the Trump administration will try to seize Greenland.

Events

2 h. ago Labour drops behind Tories for first time since election ahead of make

Pressure on prime minister Keir Starmer as he trails Nigel Farage’s and Kemi Badnoch’s parties in key poll just months before elections in Scotland, Wales and English councils

Politics

3 h. ago Keir Starmer issues joint 'stepping up' statement after Trump's Greenland warning

Sir Keir Starmer and other leaders from across Europe after US President Donald Trump issued a "very serious" warning over taking Greenland off NATO member Denmark

Events

3 h. ago Brits disapprove of Donald Trump's Venezuela raid, poll shows

A YouGov poll found 51 per cent of Britons disapprove of the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a military operation.

Politics

4 h. ago Starmer plea for Cabinet ministers to work as a 'team' as he fights to remain Prime Minister

He told his senior ministers that Labour would be judged on whether it had tackled the cost-of-living problems faced by many households

Politics

4 h. ago Starmer prepares Brexit ‘reset’ bill to align UK with EU law

The prime minister has promised to reset Britain’s relationship with Brussels and rebuild ties with the bloc after years of tension and mistrust under the Conservatives

Politics

4 h. ago Should the UK rejoin the EU and reverse Brexit? Vote in our poll

Keir Starmer is trying to repair relations with the European Union but Brexit remains a thorny issue in the UK - and we want to know your views on whether to rejoin the EU or not

Politics

5 h. ago Starmer says UK ‘turning the corner’ at first Cabinet meeting of 2026

Labour faces a difficult set of elections in May in English local authorities and the Scottish and Welsh parliaments.

Politics

5 h. ago Huge blow for Prime Minister Keir Starmer as Chagos Islands deal hammered by Lords

Controversial deal suffers series of defeats at the hands of peers

Politics

5 h. ago Does anyone believe you, Keir? Starmer tells Cabinet he IS tackling cost of living crisis despite Brits struggling with debt and food bills

Gathering his senior team for the first time in 2026, Keir Starmer talked up his action to ease pressure - admitting that will be what the government is judged on come the election.

Economics

5 h. ago Pubs could be allowed to open longer as Keir Starmer looks to appease furious landlords

In a bid to keep enraged pub landlords happy after announcing an increase of business rates pubs could see more freedom to be 'open for longer' and could also receive more support from the government

Politics

6 h. ago PM choosing words ‘wisely’ on Venezuela, says Cabinet minister

Sir Keir Starmer has been reluctant to criticise the US action directly.

Politics

6 h. ago Not special? Starmer STILL hasn't spoken to Trump as fears rise that US will 'kill' Nato by invading Greenland

Keir Starmer has been desperately trying to avoid criticising Donald Trump over the ousting and arrest of dictator Nicolas Maduro.

Events

6 h. ago Why managing Trump is far more important than defending international law for Starmer

Political editor David Maddox explains why Sir Keir Starmer could be the pivotal figure in Paris for the conference on Ukraine when European leaders know that they have to ‘manage’ Trump

Politics