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Starmer promises immediate action if elected PM Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer promises immediate action if elected prime minister, focusing on stabilising and growing the economy, removing planning restrictions, and addressing the small boats.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:53Published 4 days ago

Starmer emphasises AI regulation to safeguard jobs Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer highlights the potential of AI while stressing the need for regulation to mitigate risks and manage job changes. "I do think it's got huge potential," he stated, noting.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:39Published 4 days ago

Starmer channels Blair & Miliband to launch election pledges Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a pledge card with six "first steps" the Labour Party would take if it were to form a government after the next general election. The steps include measures to invest in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:57Published 4 days ago

Government unconvinced by Starmer’s ‘16th relaunch’ Conservative Party chairman Richard Holden downplayed Labour’s key election campaign as being “Keir Starmer’s sixteenth relaunch in a few months.” Responding to Sir Keir Starmer’s speech, in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:53Published 4 days ago

Starmer launches Labour’s election doorstep offer to voters Sir Keir Starmer launches Labour’s doorstep offer to voters ahead of the general election, with a set of “first steps” for government. In a launch event at a potential electoral battleground in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:21Published 4 days ago

Labour: There will be investment for our election pledges Labour's Pat McFadden insists investment will be made available for their six pledges which will be presented today in a speech, as Sir Keir Starmer launches Labour’s doorstep offer to voters ahead.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:47Published 4 days ago

Starmer tells Sunak to fix "chaos" facing prisons Opening Prime Minister’s Questions, the Labour leader said Rishi Sunak's focus should be on the "chaos" facing prisons. Sir Keir Starmer said: After 14 years of Tory government, the prison system is.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:44Published 5 days ago

Starmer pledges commitment to national security Sir Keir Starmer has fought back after Rishi Sunak today warned the Labour leader "can't be trusted" to "keep Britain safe", with the risk of nuclear war the highest since the 1960s. Speaking in the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:53Published 1 week ago

Starmer: Elphicke's defection shows govt is incompetent The Labour leader has said Natalie Elphicke has made clear the Conservative Party are "out of road" and "incompetent", following her defection to Labour. Sir Keir Starmer added, "I don't think she's.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:28Published 1 week ago

Starmer: Rwanda scheme a waste of taxpayers' money Sir Keir Starmer says Labour would scrap the government's Rwanda scheme, labelling it a "waste of taxpayers' money". The Labour leader adds a new Border Security Command would help take down.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:14Published 1 week ago

Sunak accuses Labour of 'rank hypocrisy' over migration Rishi Sunak has accused Sir Keir Starmer of "rank hypocrisy" over the Labour leader's plan to establish a new Border Security Command to tackle people-smuggling gangs bringing migrants across the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:52Published 1 week ago

Starmer unveils plan to tackle small boat crossings Sir Keir Starmer says Labour will end the Rwanda policy permanently, adding it is a "gimmick not a solution". The Labour leader says his party will use new counter-terrorism powers to tackle.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:08Published 1 week ago

‘Operation Radish’: Mordaunt compares Keir Starmer to crab Leader of the Commons Penny Mordaunt has compared Sir Keir Starmer to a crab and accused him of running "Operation Radish" in a bid to convince voters that Labour looks “red on the outside”. Ms.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:37Published 2 weeks ago

Elphicke: PM let country down by inaction with small boats Former Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke has accused the prime minister of 'letting the country down' by not tackling small boat crossings, adding she had confidence Labour would. Sir Keir Starmer.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:23Published 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer welcomes new MP Chris Webb to Westminster Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed new MP Chris Webb to Westminster following his victory in the Blackpool South by-election. Mr Webb received 10,825 votes after Thursday's contest - a 58.9%.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:06Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer celebrates in North Yorkshire The Labour leader hailed the win by his party’s candidate David Skaith in the York and North Yorkshire mayoral election, an area he described as “the heart of Tory territory”. Appearing at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:46Published 2 weeks ago

Tory Mayor praises Keir Starmer Conservative's Lord Houchen who has just has won a third term as Tees Valley mayor vowed to work with whoever is the prime minister after the general election. Ben Houchen praised the Labour leader for.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:37Published 2 weeks ago

Tories Face Significant Bruising at Local Elections Rishi Sunak experienced a significant by-election setback and faces further pain in council contests across England. Labour's Chris Webb secured victory in the parliamentary seat of Blackpool South,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:14Published 2 weeks ago

Tories face significant bruising at local elections Rishi Sunak experienced a significant by-election setback and faces further pain in council contests across England. Labour's Chris Webb secured victory in the parliamentary seat of Blackpool South,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:04Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer: This is a clear message for the PM Sir Keir Starmer hails a ''cracking'' win in Blackpool South with Chris Webb achieving a swing of over 26% which the Labour leader claims "no one expected". Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:56Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer: Blackpool speaks for the whole country In a speech alongside newly elected MP Chris Webb, Sir Keir Starmer said the result in Blackpool South had sent a message “directly to the Prime Minister” demanding a change. Labour’s Chris Webb.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:39Published 2 weeks ago

Khan and Starmer visit polling stations at elections begin London Mayor Sadiq Khan was seen petting his family dog after making a visit to a local polling station as local and mayoral elections begin across England. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:08Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer ‘concerned’ over Hainault and Sheffield stabbings Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says he is “really concerned” over the stabbing attacks in Hainault and Sheffield as a 14-year-old boy killed who was on Tuesday is named as Daniel Anjorin. Report.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:30Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer welcomes Poulter to Labour after defection over NHS Labour leader Keir Starmer has welcomed Dan Poulter to his party, saying his defection speaks for many Tory voters. Mr Poulter, who is also a doctor, said he is unable to provide NHS patients with.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:17Published 3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer comforts emotional veteran during cafe visit Sir Keir Starmer comforted an army veteran who became emotional when he explained how he set up a charity after the suicide of a fellow ex-serviceman. Dan Smith explained how he started the Darlington.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:29Published 3 weeks ago

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MPs branded 'a disgrace' as consensus on a Middle East ceasefire takes second place to political point-scoring Sir Keir Starmer started the day facing the prospect of a very sizeable rebellion and possibly even a shadow cabinet resignation or two as dozens of MPs warned that they wouldn't be able to vote.. Sky News - Published on February 22, 2024
Former Labour leader 'convinced we're not going to lose' next election Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock has cautiously predicted a victory for Sir Keir Starmer at the next general election - but refused to speculate on whether he will win a majority. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2024

'Not much difference' between Scotland and UK Labour's ceasefire position, says Sarwar Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has insisted there is "not much difference" between his and Sir Keir Starmer's position on a ceasefire in Gaza. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2024
Starmer says 'fighting must stop now' in Gaza conflict Sir Keir Starmer called for a "ceasefire that lasts" in Gaza - ahead of a vote in the Commons which risks re-opening Labour divisions on the issue. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2024
Sunak's by-election agony, Starmer's Rochdale headache, and why we could have a May election? \| Adam Boulton This week's two by-elections had something for everyone - except Rishi Sunak's Conservatives. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2024

Sir Keir Starmer paid nearly £100,000 in tax last year, documents show Sir Keir Starmer paid £99,431 in tax last year, according to a summary released by the Labour Party. Sky News - Published on February 16, 2024
Labour overturns big Tory majority with by-election win in Wellingborough Labour has gained Wellingborough from the Conservatives, another big by-election victory for Sir Keir Starmer's party. Sky News - Published on February 16, 2024
Muslims and Jewish people are watching Starmer closely amid growing frustration with Labour In Grodzinski, London's oldest Kosher bakery, the attention is mostly on pastries over politics. Sky News - Published on February 14, 2024
Sir Keir Starmer urged to suspend Labour members who attended meeting at centre of antisemitism row Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to suspend any Labour member who was present at a meeting of activists where antisemitic comments were allegedly made. Sky News - Published on February 14, 2024

Another defeat for Sunak as Labour wins Kingswood by-election Labour has taken Kingswood from the Conservatives, in another by-election victory for Sir Keir Starmer's party. Sky News - Published on February 14, 2024
Starmer claims he took 'decisive action' over Labour's Rochdale candidate Sir Keir Starmer has claimed he took "decisive action" in withdrawing support from Labour's candidate for the Rochdale by-election, after it was alleged Azhar Ali had made antisemitic remarks at a.. Sky News - Published on February 13, 2024
This is Starmer's biggest crisis as Labour leader - and there may be worse to come The sacking of Azhar Ali as Labour's candidate in the Rochdale by-election is the biggest disaster for Sir Keir Starmer in his nearly four years as leader of the party. Sky News - Published on February 12, 2024	Starmer promises to 'fix unprecedented stagnation' - as Labour targets business voters Sir Keir Starmer will promise to "fix unprecedented stagnation" in the growth of productivity in the UK, as he unveils Labour's "plan for business". Sky News - Published on January 31, 2024
Iceland boss and ex-Tory donor switches support to Labour Iceland supermarket boss Richard Walker has switched his support from the Conservatives to Labour, saying Sir Keir Starmer's party is "the right choice" for his customers. Sky News - Published on January 29, 2024	Yousaf invites Starmer for talks to establish 'working relationship' Scotland's First Minister has invited Sir Keir Starmer to Edinburgh for talks on how their parties could co-operate following a general election. Sky News - Published on January 21, 2024
Tories defend 'Better Call Keir' attack ad that seeks to highlight Labour leader's legal past The Conservative Party has defended a controversial attack ad targetting Sir Keir Starmer, which seeks to draw attention to the Labour leader's advice to an Islamist group. Sky News - Published on January 17, 2024	Rwanda bill 'brutally exposed' by Sunak's own MPs, Starmer says - as PM insists small boats plan 'will work' Sir Keir Starmer has attacked the "farce" playing out in the Conservative Party over the government's Rwanda bill, claiming Rishi Sunak's plan had been "brutally exposed" by his own MPs. Sky News - Published on January 17, 2024
How boundary changes make Keir Starmer's job even harder - and what he needs to become PM In December 2019, when Boris Johnson won the election with an 80-seat majority, the electoral map was dominated by Tory blue in England and Wales and SNP yellow in Scotland. Sky News - Published on January 15, 2024	Starmer 'wants to have fight' with Tories over Labour's £28bn green spending pledge Sir Keir Starmer wants to have "a fight" with the Conservative Party on his target to spend £28bn a year on green projects by 2030. Sky News - Published on January 7, 2024
Starmer says it's 'nonsense' to suggest he would duck election TV debates Sir Keir Starmer said it is "nonsense" to suggest he would duck TV debates with Rishi Sunak during the general election campaign. Sky News - Published on January 4, 2024	Starmer refuses to commit to unfreezing tax thresholds if Labour wins election Sir Keir Starmer has refused to commit to unfreezing tax thresholds if Labour wins the next general election, saying he won't make promises he can't keep. Sky News - Published on January 4, 2024
'Huge difference' between Labour and Tories, Starmer declares as he rejects 'cautious' criticism Sir Keir Starmer has rejected claims he is being too cautious and timid in his offer to the public - and insisted there is a "huge difference" between Labour and the Conservatives. Sky News - Published on January 4, 2024	Starmer to launch election campaign with vow to change the 'character of politics' Sir Keir Starmer is launching his election campaign on Thursday - and will promise the "character of politics will change" if Labour enters power. Sky News - Published on January 3, 2024
Sir Keir Starmer to promise 'total crackdown on cronyism' Sir Keir Starmer will vow to take on those who commit "fraud against the public purse" in a major speech that will mark the start of campaigning for the general election. Sky News - Published on January 3, 2024	Starmer is the anti-charisma candidate, but his lack of profile hasn't harmed Labour's chances \| Adam Boulton When he is forced to pick his Labour heroes, Sir Keir Starmer reluctantly measures himself against Clement Attlee, Harold Wilson and Sir Tony Blair. Sky News - Published on December 29, 2023
'Grounds for changing' assisted dying law after Esther Rantzen's plea Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he believes there are "grounds for changing the law" around assisted dying. Sky News - Published on December 21, 2023	Keir Starmer says two-state solution 'not in the gift of Israel' Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he is "strongly in favour" of a two-state solution after calls from the Labour Muslim Network to cut ties with Israel's UK ambassador over her rejection of the policy. Sky News - Published on December 21, 2023
Tony Blair, Sir Keir Starmer and JK Rowling among mourners at Alistair Darling memorial Former Labour chancellor Alistair Darling has been remembered at a public memorial service in Edinburgh, attended by the likes of Tony Blair, Sir Keir Starmer and author JK Rowling. Sky News - Published on December 19, 2023	Starmer urged to snub Israeli ambassador over 'Islamophobic' rejection of two-state solution Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to cut ties with Israel's ambassador to the UK after she said her country would not accept a two-state solution when the war in Gaza ends, Sky News can reveal. Sky News - Published on December 19, 2023
Starmer demands government 'comes clean' over role in Mone PPE scandal Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has demanded the government "comes clean" over the role ministers played in dealing with Baroness Mone during the pandemic. Sky News - Published on December 18, 2023	Just Stop Oil activists told to stay away from Keir Starmer's home after Christmas carol protest Just Stop Oil protesters who gathered outside the home of Sir Keir Starmer to sing climate change-inspired Christmas carols have been told not to return to the area for three months after being.. Sky News - Published on December 15, 2023
Starmer defends serving under Corbyn as he insists Labour has 'changed' Sir Keir Starmer has defended serving under Jeremy Corbyn as he argued Labour had "changed fundamentally" under his leadership. Sky News - Published on December 12, 2023	Sunak urges Starmer to 'rise above political games' on Rwanda bill ahead of vote Rishi Sunak has attacked Labour's illegal migration policy as Sir Keir Starmer accused the Conservatives of "fighting like rats in a sack" over the Rwanda bill. Sky News - Published on December 9, 2023
Arrests after Keir Starmer confronted by pro-Palestine activists Two people have been arrested after Sir Keir Starmer was confronted by pro-Palestine activists in Glasgow. Sky News - Published on December 8, 2023	Starmer's economic plan risks him looking more Cameron tribute act than heir to Blair \| Beth Rigby For years we've all been hearing from Sir Keir Starmer about how our public services are on their knees and things need to change. Sky News - Published on December 4, 2023
Sir Keir Starmer to promise 'better bargain' for UK in major economic speech Sir Keir Starmer will promise a "better bargain" for the British public in a major speech that will focus on the need for economic growth over spending. Sky News - Published on December 4, 2023	'Take a look at Labour again': Sir Keir Starmer tries to woo Tory voters Sir Keir Starmer has launched an impassioned pitch to woo Conservative voters - urging those who feel abandoned by their party "to take a look at Labour again". Sky News - Published on December 3, 2023
A PM in waiting? Why Sunak is getting uptight about Starmer \| Adam Boulton The Greek prime minister's party got the call that Rishi Sunak was cancelling his meeting with Kyriakos Mitsotakis when they were on the way to talks with Sir Keir Starmer in parliament. Sky News - Published on December 1, 2023	'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham': UK opposition leader Keir Starmer on FTA with India UK Opposition Leader Keir Starmer has compared the UK government's negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with India to the Bollywood movie 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', meaning sometimes happy,.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 21, 2023
Labour MP 'frightened' after graffiti sprayed on office following Gaza ceasefire vote A Labour MP and member of Sir Keir Starmer's shadow cabinet says she has been left "shocked", "angry" and "frightened" after her constituency office was vandalised. Sky News - Published on November 17, 2023	Rebellion and reshuffle could hurt Starmer and Sunak – but something else is distracting voters \| Adam Boulton One of the most quoted pieces of folk wisdom is that "voters don't like divided parties". Sky News - Published on November 16, 2023
Starmer 'right to be firm' on ceasefire rebels - shadow minister Sir Keir Starmer was "right to be firm" with his shadow ministers who resigned after voting for a ceasefire in the Middle East last night, according to the shadow defence secretary John Healey. Sky News - Published on November 16, 2023	Who are the rebel Labour MPs that resigned over the vote for a Gaza ceasefire? A wave of Labour frontbenchers have defied Sir Keir Starmer to vote for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Sky News - Published on November 16, 2023
Labour's Gaza showdown could see more than a dozen resign frontbench jobs Sir Keir Starmer is braced for resignations from his frontbench as he holds a difficult vote on the Israel-Gaza war. Sky News - Published on November 15, 2023	Stamer considers putting Israel-Hamas motion to Commons amid worries over party unity Sir Keir Starmer is considering putting a motion to parliament on Wednesday over Labour's position on the Israel-Hamas war. Sky News - Published on November 14, 2023
Shadow minister resigns over Labour Israel-Hamas ceasefire row Shadow minister Imran Hussain has quit Labour's frontbench in protest at Sir Keir Starmer's position on the war between Israel and Hamas. Sky News - Published on November 7, 2023	Starmer attacks 'divisive brand' of Braverman - warning PM of her 'ambitions' Sir Keir Starmer has launched a scathing attack on Suella Braverman over her recent controversial remarks on homelessness - warning Rishi Sunak that "without a serious home secretary... he cannot be a.. Sky News - Published on November 7, 2023
Leader of Burnley Council and 11 councillors resign from Labour Party over Starmer's Gaza ceasefire stance The leader of Burnley Council and 11 other councillors have resigned from the Labour Party this evening over Sir Keir Starmer's decision not to push for a ceasefire in Gaza., Sky News understands. Sky News - Published on November 5, 2023	Starmer insists there is 'unity' in Labour as he continues to resist backing Gaza ceasefire Sir Keir Starmer has insisted there is "unity" within Labour, despite demands for him to change his stance on the Israel-Hamas war and back calls for a ceasefire. Sky News - Published on November 3, 2023

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