Starmer’s problem? ‘He is not a politician’
By Martin Banks Andy Burnham (pictured) is due to be named leader of the Labour Party on Friday (17 July), before he becomes prime minister on Monday (20 July).
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June 23, 2026 Keir Starmer resigns amid pressure, as UK political instability continues
Keir Starmer has announced he is stepping down as leader of Britain’s Labour Party after coming under growing pressure from lawmakers within his own ranks, setting off a new leadership battle at the top of UK politics.
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WORLD
April 19, 2026 UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of Hormuz
The UK and France will lead a multinational mission to protect commercial shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, Sir Keir Starmer has said. Speaking after a meeting of 51 countries, the prime minister underlined the work would be “strictly peaceful and defensive” and would only be put in place once fighting in the region […]
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WORLD
January 25, 2026 Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan ‘among greatest of all warriors’
Donald Trump has praised UK soldiers who fought in Afghanistan after his claim that allied forces avoided the front lines prompted criticism from veterans and politicians. Earlier this week Trump angered US allies by downplaying the role of Nato troops in the war and doubted whether the military alliance would be there for the US […]
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WORLD
August 17, 2025 Starmer to call European allies ahead of Zelensky White House visit
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will join a video call with European allies on Sunday ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the White House next week. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will join Sir Keir in hosting the “coalition of the willing”, after Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin failed […]
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WORLD
June 17, 2025 Starmer to announce new sanctions targeting Russia
The UK is expected to unveil new sanctions against Russia designed to “restrict Putin’s war machine” alongside other Ukraine allies on Tuesday. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the measures would increase economic pressure on the Kremlin to show Vladimir Putin “it is in his and Russia’s interests to demonstrate he is serious about peace”. […]
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POLITICS
December 3, 2024 Mitsotakis arrives at No 10 for meeting with Starmer
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived at Downing Street on Tuesday for a meeting with British counterpart Keir Starmer, their first since the latter was elected earlier this year.
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UK NEWS
March 23, 2023 Keir Starmer follows Rishi Sunak in releasing tax returns
Keir Starmer has released his tax returns for the previous two years, showing he earned little outside his parliamentary income except for a windfall when his sister sold the family home he helped her buy.
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POLITICS
March 6, 2022 Keir Starmer revives Partygate row, accusing Boris Johnson of attempt to cover up ‘wrongdoing’
Sir Keir Starmer has revived the controversy over No 10 lockdown parties, accusing Boris Johnson of breaking the rules and attempting to cover up “wrongdoing”.
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ECONOMY
February 16, 2022 Workers entitled to ask for pay rise, says Keir Starmer
Workers are entitled to ask for a pay rise after a gruelling pandemic and faced with a severe cost-of-living crisis, Keir Starmer has said as official figures showed wages falling in real terms. The Labour leader’s call came in contrast to comments by the Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, who warned this month that wage rises […]
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