8 h. ago Starmer’s team had access to ‘multiple’ papers showing China threat – Philp

The shadow home secretary claimed the Government could have handed the papers over to prosecutors, but they ‘chose not to’.

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8 h. ago No way back to government role for Mandelson after Epstein scandal, Starmer says

Labour peer sacked as amabassor to Washington over continued links to Jeffrey Epstein

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8 h. ago Keir Starmer says top Labour figure won't return to government after Epstein scandal

The PM dismissed the ambassador from his post after Peter Mandelson suggested the notorious billionaire "fight for early release" shortly before he was sentenced to 18 months in prison

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11 h. ago Former top British official says China is a threat to UK national security

Mark Sedwill adds to pressure on Keir Starmer by saying he is ‘puzzled’ why a Chinese spy case collapsed

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12 h. ago UK’s terror law watchdog ‘investigating’ after collapse of China spy case

Jonathan Hall KC said China was a ‘threat to national security’ and the public deserved a better explanation of what happened with the prosecution.

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13 h. ago London hospitality giants praise government review into 'outdated' licensing rules on pub opening hours

The review announced on Thursday could also make it easier for venues in the capital to serve food and drinks outside in a bid by Sir Keir Starmer to ‘remove unnecessary barriers’

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14 h. ago Keir Starmer presses India's Modi on Russian oil as Ukraine war rages on

Just 24 hours before he met Keir Starmer, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent his 'warm birthday greetings' to his 'friend', the Russia President Vladimir Putin

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14 h. ago Starmer calls for ‘national debate’ on digital ID in bid to expand technology

Sir Keir defended what he described as the scheme’s ‘huge benefits’ after polls suggested public support for the proposals had plummeted.

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15 h. ago Starmer says Gaza deal 'would not have happened' without Trump ahead of Nobel Peace Prize announcement

The winner of the the world's most prestigious award is set to be named on Friday and Mr Trump has made it clear he wants the honour

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15 h. ago Case of Briton detained for eight years raised with Indian leader – PM

Sir Keir Starmer said he had discussed the imprisonment of Jagtar Singh Johal with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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15 h. ago Starmer says issue of India buying Russian oil raised with Modi directly

India continues to buy oil from Russia, as the West ratchets up sanctions aimed at crippling its war effort.

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15 h. ago Starmer says no minister involved in collapse of China spy case

It comes after the country’s chief prosecutor blamed ministers for failing to provide the crucial evidence needed to prosecute.

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16 h. ago Starmer focused on implementing peace in Middle East, not on Blair’s role

An initial agreement between Israel and Hamas to pause fighting in Gaza and release some hostages and prisoners was announced by Donald Trump.

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17 h. ago Keir Starmer says ‘Bollywood blockbusters’ will be made in the UK under new trade deal with India – UK politics live

Three Bollywood movies will be made in the UK, says British PM, and two more British universities will be setting up a campus in IndiaCompensation schemes for victims of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal will be improved, with a new appeals process and funded legal advice for post office operators, the government has announced.Responding to the first part of the findings from a two-year public inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal, regarded as one of the worst miscarriages of justice in UK legal history, the business secretary, Peter Kyle, said there would be a new appeals process for people who have accepted fixed-sum offers under the Horizon Shortfall Scheme, one of several compensation schemes. Funded legal advice will also be offered. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Keir Starmer's days as Prime Minister 'over' if SNP wins Holyrood majority

First Minister John Swinney made the prediction on the eve of the SNP conference in Aberdeen

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17 h. ago Starmer’s days as PM ‘over’ if SNP wins majority at Holyrood, says Swinney

The First Minister was speaking ahead of his party’s conference in Aberdeen this weekend.

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17 h. ago The mystery of Keir's missing dance video: Starmer has his own Theresa May

Pictures show the PM enjoying a brief boogie as the music piped up at a Diwali ceremony in Mumbai.

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18 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer issues statement after Gaza peace plan agreement

'This is a moment of profound relief that will be felt all around the world'

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19 h. ago UK signs £350m deal to supply India with air defence missiles and launchers

The Ministry of Defence said the lightweight-multirole missiles will be made in Northern Ireland, securing more than 700 jobs.

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20 h. ago Labour deputy leader battle turns nasty as Bridget Phillipson allies warn Corbynites want win for 'anti

Supporters of Bridget Phillipson, the Education Secretary and Starmerite candidate, have warned that the remaining rump of Corbynistas in the party are lining up behind her rival Lucy Powell.

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