37 h. ago If stopping the boats were simple, it would have happened by now

Editorial: With the number of people who have crossed the Channel on small boats since Keir Starmer came to power passing 50,000, it is a reminder that, during the election, Labour gave the impression it had a plan to fix the problem of irregular migration. But that is not to decry their efforts so far

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3 d. ago In using terror laws to pursue the deluded protesters of Palestine Action, Yvette Cooper is the REAL extremist: STEPHEN GLOVER

We expect to be able to say whatever we want within the confines of the law, and to demonstrate peacefully. These are rightly said to be precious liberties.

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9 d. ago Keir Starmer could recognise a Palestinian state with Hamas still in power

The Prime Minister last week announced Britain would recognise Palestinian statehood in September, ahead of the UN General Assembly.

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3 w. ago When WILL this serpentine creature now given such power by Starmer be forced to answer for his actions?: STEPHEN GLOVER

Who is one of the most influential figures in the Labour Government and yet almost unknown to the British public?

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3 w. ago Count us out! Teenagers given the power to vote by Starmer say 16 and 17

Sir Keir Starmer today unveiled plans to 'modernise our democracy' by lowering England's voting age from 18 to 16 to bring national elections in line with those held in Scotland and Wales

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3 w. ago Voices: Keir Starmer has asserted his power by suspending the Labour rebels – about time, too

The prime minister has cracked down on ‘persistent knobheadery’ in his party, as one source put it – he’s finally shown true grit, writes John Rentoul

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4 w. ago Starmer to pledge to ‘rebalance power’ at summit with community groups

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will deliver a keynote speech when he launches the Government’s civil society covenant.

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