1 hour ago Queen Camilla wipes away tear as veteran pays tribute to King’s cancer battle

The King and Queen joined Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and 33 veterans on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day

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2 h. ago Queen emotional as veteran goes ‘off script’ to honour King’s cancer battle

Charles and Camilla joined Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and 33 veterans aged from 96 to 105 at a national service of remembrance for VJ Day.

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4 h. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at VJ Day ceremony as they lead the nation in commemorating 80th anniversary

The King and Queen have today joined Sir Keir Starmer and veterans at a service marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. 

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7 h. ago Lords does not need ‘Putin apologists like Farage’, minister says

Defence Secretary John Healey said the voice of Reform UK is ‘conspicuously absent’ in Commons debates on Russia and Ukraine.

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7 h. ago Nigel Farage demands Keir Starmer gives him some Reform UK peers in the House of Lords as he blasts 'democratic disparity'

The Reform leader has hit out at a 'democratic disparity' that sees his party have no representation in Parliament's unelected upper chamber.

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10 h. ago Tax the rich more to fill black hole in public finances, Labour members tell Starmer

Exclusive: PM urged to conduct a ‘radical change of direction’ as the government attempts to plug gaps in the public finances

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17 h. ago Ukraine cause akin to Second World War Allies, Starmer says before Alaska talks

The Prime Minister told veterans Volodymyr Zelensky’s war against Russia has the same values as the fight against the Axis powers.

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17 h. ago Nearly half of voters fear the Government will not be able to 'smash the gangs' after migrant count hits 50,000

While the poll applies to British governments in general, it indicates a lack of faith in Sir Keir Starmer's 'smash the gangs' policy to control the boats.

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21 h. ago This is a moment for European leaders to decide what they want

Editorial: When Putin declares victory, as now looks likely, the question of how willing the ‘coalition of the willing’ will be in its continued defence of Ukraine is a crucial one that few seem ready to answer – and one on which Keir Starmer must continue to take a lead

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23 h. ago King to tell nation sacrifices of VJ Day heroes ‘shall never be forgotten’

VJ Day on August 15 marks the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender to the Allies following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

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23 h. ago Putin ready to make Ukraine deal, Trump says before Alaska summit

US president’s comment that Russian and Ukrainian leaders may have to ‘divvy’ things up likely to raise alarmDonald Trump has said he believes Vladimir Putin is ready to make a deal on the war in Ukraine as the two leaders prepare for their summit in Alaska on Friday, but his suggestion the Russian leader and Volodymyr Zelenskyy could “divvy things up” may alarm some in Kyiv.The US president implied there was a 75% chance of the Alaska meeting succeeding, and that the threat of economic sanctions may have made Putin more willing to seek an end to the war. He also said a second meeting – at present not confirmed – between himself, Putin and Zelenskyy would be the more decisive. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Starmer and Zelensky ‘agree strong resolve’ for peace ahead of Trump

Sir Keir Starmer met Volodymyr Zelensky for a private breakfast on Thursday ahead of Donald Trump’s talks with Vladimir Putin.

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27 h. ago More than 100 migrants in one vessel thought to have bumped crossings to 27,799

Home Office figures show 325 migrants crossed the English Channel by small boat on Wednesday.

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28 h. ago In London, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer Discussed Expectations for the Meeting in Alaska, Continued Support for Ukraine, and Security Guarantees — Official website of the President of Ukraine

In London, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer Discussed Expectations for the Meeting in Alaska, Continued Support for Ukraine, and Security Guarantees — Official website of the President of Ukraine  Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України

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31 h. ago Starmer welcomes Zelensky at Downing Street ahead of Trump meeting with Putin

The Prime Minister’s meeting with the Ukrainian president comes after he said Britain stands ready to ‘increase pressure’ on Russia if necessary

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31 h. ago Keir Starmer meets with Volodymyr Zelensky in Downing Street amid claims US and Russia are planning 'West Bank

The Prime Minister and Mr Zelensky met in No10 as both leaders brace themselves for the outcome of the US President's talks with the Russian leader.

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31 h. ago Watch live: Starmer welcomes Zelensky to Downing Street ahead of Trump

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer welcomes Volodymyr Zelensky to 10 Downing Street on Thursday, 14 August, a day before Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are due to meet.

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31 h. ago Zelenskyy to meet with UK's Starmer as Europe braces for Trump

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London

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33 h. ago Starmer to welcome Zelensky at Downing Street ahead of Trump meeting with Putin

The Prime Minister’s meeting with the Ukrainian president comes after he said Britain stands ready to ‘increase pressure’ on Russia if necessary.

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33 h. ago Keir Starmer to host Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street TODAY

Keir Starmer will host Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street today ahead of crucial talks between the US and Russia tomorrow.

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