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Keir Starmer

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024

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Keir Starmer: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
Sir Keir Rodney Starmer is a British politician and lawyer who has served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024 and as Leader of the Labour Party since 2020. He previously served as Leader of the Opposition from 2020 to 2024. He has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras since 2015, and was Director of Public Prosecutions from 2008 to 2013.

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Lib Dems raise concerns with PM about SEND reform [Video]

Lib Dems raise concerns with PM about SEND reform

Sir Ed Davey says he has written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer setting out five principles for the reform of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The Liberal Democrat leader says the..

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ā€˜The Nuclear Patron Of All…’ Russia’s First Reaction To UK And France’s Nuclear Pact SHOCKS World [Video]

ā€˜The Nuclear Patron Of All…’ Russia’s First Reaction To UK And France’s Nuclear Pact SHOCKS World

Britain and France have unveiled a powerful new nuclear cooperation pact — dubbed the Northward Declaration — pledging deeper coordination of their arsenals amid rising European tensions. British..

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2 NUCLEAR Powers Come Together! BIG Worry for Putin? UK-France Join Forces to fend-off THREATS [Video]

2 NUCLEAR Powers Come Together! BIG Worry for Putin? UK-France Join Forces to fend-off THREATS

In a landmark move, the UK and France have signed a historic agreement to coordinate their nuclear forces in response to growing threats—particularly from Russia. The pact strengthens joint..

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Starmer and Macron agree ā€˜one in, one out’ migrant scheme [Video]

Starmer and Macron agree ā€˜one in, one out’ migrant scheme

Sir Keir Starmer and French president Emmanuel Macron have agreed a plan to send back small boats migrants, with an asylum seeker being sent to the UK in exchange. The prime minister said the scheme..

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Starmer: Returns deal will ā€˜break the model’ [Video]

Starmer: Returns deal will ā€˜break the model’

Sir Keir Starmer says the UK-France returns pilot is designed to ā€œbreak the modelā€ of small boat crossings. The prime minister said those arriving illegally would be sent back to France, making..

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UK and France agree new migrant returns deal [Video]

UK and France agree new migrant returns deal

Sir Keir Starmer has announced a ā€œground-breakingā€ returns scheme with France. Under the pilot, small boat arrivals will be detained and sent back to France, while one person will be accepted into..

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European leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping plans [Video]

European leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping plans

Sir Keir Starmer joined President Macron and other international leaders for a virtual meeting on future peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine. The call, involving members of the so-called coalition of the..

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Small boat crosses Channel during summit [Video]

Small boat crosses Channel during summit

As President Macron met Sir Keir Starmer to discuss the migrant crisis, aerial footage showed at least one small boat making its way to the UK. The crossing came on the same day the leaders pledged..

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Starmer vows 'new tactics' on illegal migration [Video]

Starmer vows 'new tactics' on illegal migration

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged ā€œnew tacticsā€ and a ā€œnew level of intentā€ to tackle illegal migration at the UK-France summit. He said the Channel crisis ā€œcannot go onā€ and stressed the need..

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Leaders meet for family photo at UK-France summit [Video]

Leaders meet for family photo at UK-France summit

President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pose for a family photo in the Downing Street gardens during the UK-France Summit. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at..

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Macron arrives at No 10 ahead of UK-France Summit [Video]

Macron arrives at No 10 ahead of UK-France Summit

Emmanuel Macron arrives at 10 Downing Street ahead of the UK-France Summit with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on..

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Starmer: 'Alliances more important than ever' [Video]

Starmer: 'Alliances more important than ever'

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have visited the British Museum to celebrate plans for a cultural exchange between the UK and France. The Prime Minister said: ā€œIn this new world our alliances..

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Starmer says UK-France ties 'strong as ever' [Video]

Starmer says UK-France ties 'strong as ever'

Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK’s relationship with France is ā€œas strong as it’s ever beenā€ as he welcomed President Emmanuel Macron to Downing Street. The prime minister praised their..

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Starmer refuses to rule out wealth tax in Commons [Video]

Starmer refuses to rule out wealth tax in Commons

Sir Keir Starmer declines to rule out a wealth tax after Kemi Badenoch accuses him of ā€œflirtingā€ with the idea. The prime minister avoids a direct answer, instead defending Labour’s economic..

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Starmer confirms no rise in income tax, NI or VAT [Video]

Starmer confirms no rise in income tax, NI or VAT

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirms he stands by Labour’s manifesto pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT. Asked by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch in Parliament if the..

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Starmer departs from Number 10 for PMQs [Video]

Starmer departs from Number 10 for PMQs

Sir Keir Starmer departs from Number 10 Downing Street ahead of taking this week's Prime Minister's Questions. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on..

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Starmer and Macron lay wreaths at de Gaulle statue [Video]

Starmer and Macron lay wreaths at de Gaulle statue

Sir Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron lay wreaths at the statue of General Charles de Gaulle in Carlton Gardens in London. Joined by Lady Victoria Starmer and Brigitte Macron, the ceremony..

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Macron Warns of ā€˜War Without End’ in Gaza;  Presses Starmer to Recognise Palestine | Israel Vs Hamas [Video]

Macron Warns of ā€˜War Without End’ in Gaza; Presses Starmer to Recognise Palestine | Israel Vs Hamas

Macron has issued a stark warning about a ā€œwar without endā€ in Gaza, urging UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to take a bold diplomatic step by officially recognising the State of Palestine. Speaking..

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Starmer and Macron lay wreaths at Churchill statue [Video]

Starmer and Macron lay wreaths at Churchill statue

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron laid wreaths by the statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Westminster following the French President’s address to Parliament. The pair travelled by car from the..

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Starmer holds cabinet meeting ahead of Macron visit [Video]

Starmer holds cabinet meeting ahead of Macron visit

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer holds a weekly cabinet meeting ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow..

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Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh depart 7/7 memorial service [Video]

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh depart 7/7 memorial service

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were seen departing St Paul's Cathedral following a memorial service for the 7/7 terror attacks. Also seen departing the cathedral was Sir Keir Starmer, London Mayor..

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PM participates in minute's silence for 7/7 victims [Video]

PM participates in minute's silence for 7/7 victims

The prime minister attended a special minute's silence at Tavistock Square in Central London to mark the 20th anniversary of the London terror attacks. Keir Starmer laid a wreath alongside police..

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Keir Starmer lays wreath at 7/7 memorial [Video]

Keir Starmer lays wreath at 7/7 memorial

Keir Starmer and Sadiq Khan laid wreaths at the 7/7 memorial in Hyde Park on Monday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the London terror attacks. The prime minister and the London mayor walked side..

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Badenoch: Govt has lost control of the country [Video]

Badenoch: Govt has lost control of the country

Kemi Badenoch says the government is "not in control of the country" and that Sir Keir Starmer is "completely at sea". The Conservative Party leader adds that Labour is "refusing" to deal with the..

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Tory Co-Chair: Starmer has no authority nor credibility [Video]

Tory Co-Chair: Starmer has no authority nor credibility

Labour has "failed to deliver" on many of their promises, leaving Sir Keir Starmer with "no authority and no credibility", says the co-chair of the Conservative Party. Nigel Huddleson adds, "they were..

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Starmer aims to break cabinet away day curse

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Sir Keir Starmer was hoping to break the curse of the cabinet away day as he summoned his ministers to Chequers for the launch of a summer "refresh" of his troubled government.
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Migrants deal a win for Starmer - and could help with fight against Reform

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The bromance between Sir Keir Starmer and President Macron is so apparent - embraces all around.
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What difference will 'one in, one out' small boats deal make?

One of Sir Keir Starmer's most memorable pre-election promises was that he would "smash the gangs" of people smugglers sending people across the English Channel on small boats.
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Starmer and Macron agree 'one in, one out' small boat migrants return deal

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have agreed a pilot "one in, one out" scheme for migrants who cross the Channel in small boats.
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Labour MPs form new group as they urge PM to focus on living standards

labour mps form new group as they urge pm to focus on living standards
A group of Labour MPs has urged Sir Keir Starmer to do more to tackle the rising cost of living amid fears the party could lose the next election to Reform.
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Controversial welfare bill passes final Commons stage - but only after another concession

Sir Keir Starmer's watered down welfare bill has passed its final stage in the Commons, after another concession was made to MPs.
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Starmer and Macron agree need for 'new deterrent' to stop small boat crossings

starmer and macron agree need for 'new deterrent' to stop small boat crossings
Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have agreed the need for a "new deterrent" to deter small boats crossings in the Channel, Downing Street has said.
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UN criticises Starmer's welfare reforms and warns measures will 'increase poverty rates'

A UN committee on disability rights has criticised the UK government's welfare reforms, saying they will "increase poverty rates".Ā 
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One year of Starmer: Nine charts that tell us whether Labour's first year has been a success or failure

It might feel like it's been even longer for the prime minister at the moment, but it's been a whole year since Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party won a historic landslide, emphatically defeating Rishi..
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Starmer would be foolish not to recognise the threat posed by a left-wing Corbyn party

starmer would be foolish not to recognise the threat posed by a left-wing corbyn party
Those of us who remember Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the Labour Party with a fond nostalgia will never forget how chaotic it was.
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Starmer marks first year with a clear crisis and blow to his leadership

starmer marks first year with a clear crisis and blow to his leadership
July 5 2024, 1pm: I remember the moment so clearly.
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Harman: Starmer should use Rayner more effectively as she is popular with public

harman: starmer should use rayner more effectively as she is popular with public
Sir Keir Starmer should use his deputy Angela Rayner more effectively because she is popular with the public, Harriet Harman has said.
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'Future looks better for the NHS', Starmer declares as he unveils 10-year plan

'future looks better for the nhs', starmer declares as he unveils 10-year plan
Sir Keir Starmer has declared that "the future already looks better for the NHS" as he unveiled the government's 10-year plan for the health service.
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Growth in NHS appointments continues to slow under Labour despite Starmer's claims of success

Sir Keir Starmer and his health secretary, Wes Streeting, often trumpet the number of extra NHS appointments since they took office as an example of their success, but the figures tell a different..
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'Reform or die': PM to set out 'seismic shift' for NHS

'reform or die': pm to set out 'seismic shift' for nhs
Sir Keir Starmer will set out his 10-year vision for the NHS in what the government says is "one of the most seismic shifts" in the health service's history.
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Just 25% of public think Starmer will win next election - with welfare row partly to blame

Only a quarter of British adults think Sir Keir Starmer will win the next general election, as the party's climbdown over welfare cuts affects its standing with the public.
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Rachel Reeves will 'of course' be chancellor in six months' time, says senior Starmer ally

rachel reeves will 'of course' be chancellor in six months' time, says senior starmer ally
Rachel Reeves will "of course" be chancellor in six months' time, a senior ally of Sir Keir Starmer has said, despite last night's humiliating showdown over welfare cuts.
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Starmer survives rebellion as watered-down welfare cuts pass key vote

starmer survives rebellion as watered-down welfare cuts pass key vote
Sir Keir Starmer's controversial welfare bill has passed its first hurdle in the Commons despite a sizeable rebellion from his MPs.
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Dozens of Labour MPs back fresh calls to vote down Starmer's welfare bill

Nearly 40 Labour MPs have signalled they are still prepared to vote against Sir Keir Starmer's welfare cuts, despite the prime minister offering significant concessions to avoid a damaging rebellion.
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Dozens of MPs call on Starmer to 'urgently' establish Ukraine-style visa for Gazans

Dozens of MPs have called on Sir Keir Starmer to "urgently" establish a Ukraine-style visa toĀ allow Gazans with family in the UK to come to Britain.
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Starmer says he was 'heavily focused' on world affairs before U-turn on welfare

starmer says he was 'heavily focused' on world affairs before u-turn on welfare
Sir Keir Starmer has said he was "heavily focused" on world affairs before he was forced to U-turn on his welfare bill after rebellion by MPs.
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Fixing welfare a 'moral imperative', PM says, after government U-turn

Sir Keir Starmer has said fixing the UK's welfare system is a "moral imperative" after the government's U-turn.
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Welfare concessions 'common sense', says PM - as he defends U-turn

welfare concessions 'common sense', says pm - as he defends u-turn
Sir Keir Starmer said changes to his welfare bill "strike the right balance" after making concessions to his backbench MPs.
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Starmer warned over fears of 'toothless' Hillsborough Law replacement

starmer warned over fears of 'toothless' hillsborough law replacement
More than 130 MPs have urged Sir Keir Starmer to deliver the Hillsborough Law as promised - amid claims it is being watered-down with a "toothless" replacement.
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A humiliating blow for Starmer, and the fallout will be felt way beyond this week

a humiliating blow for starmer, and the fallout will be felt way beyond this week
First there was stonewalling, then the private complaints from MPs before a very public outburst that saw an eye-watering 127 MPs tell their prime minister they were going to defy him on a welfare..
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The PM is in a hot mess - and I've never seen anything like it

the pm is in a hot mess - and i've never seen anything like it
Less than a year ago in Downing Street, the bunting was out, and Keir Starmer was walking into No 10 to a chorus of cheers after winning a landslide victory.
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Welfare concessions are on the table, PM confirms ahead of crunch vote

Concessions on welfare are being discussed with rebel MPs ahead of a crunch vote next week, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed.
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Welfare concessions should give people 'peace of mind', says health secretary

welfare concessions should give people 'peace of mind', says health secretary
Wes Streeting has suggested he is confident the government will now win a crunch vote on welfare cuts after Sir Keir Starmer made a number of concessions to prevent a damaging rebellion.
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Revealed: The frantic phone calls Starmer's team are making to stop rebellion that could defeat him

revealed: the frantic phone calls starmer's team are making to stop rebellion that could defeat him
Cabinet ministers have been asking Labour MPs to take their name off a rebel amendment to the government's controversial welfare bill, Sky News can reveal.
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PM says welfare vote will go ahead despite threat of Labour rebellion

Sir Keir Starmer has said a vote on welfare reforms will go ahead next week despite an unprecedented number of Labour MPs expected to rebel.
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PM repeats 'moral case' for welfare cuts despite major rebellion among Labour MPs

pm repeats 'moral case' for welfare cuts despite major rebellion among labour mps
Sir Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his desire to push through controversial benefit cuts despite a mounting rebellion among his own MPs.
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What is Starmer's welfare bill and why is he facing a major Labour rebellion over it?

what is starmer's welfare bill and why is he facing a major labour rebellion over it?
Sir Keir Starmer faces the biggest rebellion of his premiership next week when his controversial welfare reforms are voted on in the Commons.
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Starmer says UK defence spend will more than double - without promising additional cash

starmer says uk defence spend will more than double - without promising additional cash
Sir Keir Starmer said the UK is set to increase spending on defence, security and resilience to 5% of GDP by 2035 to meet an "era of radical uncertainty" - but without promising any additional cash.
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Zelenskyy meets the King ahead of talks with Starmer

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The Ukrainian president has met the King at Windsor Castle ahead of talks with the prime minister.
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'Stability in Middle East is priority,' says Starmer - as he calls on Iran to 'return to negotiating table'

'stability in middle east is priority,' says starmer - as he calls on iran to 'return to negotiating table'
Sir Keir Starmer has said stability in the Middle East is "a priority" following US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
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Starmer tries to contain Labour rebellion over welfare reforms

starmer tries to contain labour rebellion over welfare reforms
Sir Keir Starmer had a series of one-on-one meetings with Labour MPs on Friday to try to contain a rebellion on the government's welfare reforms.
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Government whip quits over Starmer's welfare cuts

government whip quits over starmer's welfare cuts
Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft has quit her job as a government whip in opposition to the government's plans to cut disability benefits.
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Starmer could allow Trump use of British bases to attack Iran, says Harriet Harman

starmer could allow trump use of british bases to attack iran, says harriet harman
Sir Keir Starmer could end up allowing Donald Trump to use British bases to launch strikes on Iran, Harriet Harman has said.
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Judi Dench, Malala and Stanley Tucci join call to 'end UK complicity' in Gaza

judi dench, malala and stanley tucci join call to 'end uk complicity' in gaza
Dame Judi Dench, Malala and Stanley Tucci are among another 100 famous names who've added their signatures to a letter urging Sir Keir Starmer to "end the UK's complicity" in Gaza.
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'Britain's darkest secret': Grooming survivor calls for apology from Starmer

'britain's darkest secret': grooming survivor calls for apology from starmer
A rape survivor who was abused by dozens of men has called on the prime minister to apologise for the delay in calling for a national inquiry into the grooming scandal.
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PM hits out at politicians who 'shout and scream but do nothing' over grooming gangs

pm hits out at politicians who 'shout and scream but do nothing' over grooming gangs
Sir Keir Starmer has said he gets "frustrated" with politicians who "shout and scream but do nothing" as he defended past comments about a grooming gangs inquiry.
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Narendra Modi-Donald Trump meeting at G-7 does not take place due to...

US President Donald Trump met UK PM Keir Starmer and signed a document. He also met Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba, but failed to reach a common point. Why did he not meet PM Narendra Modi on the sidelines..
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US-UK trade deal 'done', says Trump as he meets Starmer at G7

us-uk trade deal 'done', says trump as he meets starmer at g7
The UK-US trade deal has been signed and is "done", US President Donald Trump has said as he met Sir Keir Starmer at the G7 summit.
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G7 to discuss further sanctions if Russia fails to come to negotiating table, PM says

g7 to discuss further sanctions if russia fails to come to negotiating table, pm says
G7 allies will discuss further sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin does not agree to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
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Sir Keir Starmer to launch new national inquiry into grooming gangs

Sir Keir Starmer is to launch a new national inquiry into grooming gangs.
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Ahmedabad horror: London-bound Air India plane with 52 British nationals crashes; UK PM Keir Starmer calls it ā€˜devastating’

Following the devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his condolences, stating his thoughts are with the passengers and their families during this..
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Starmer will be breathing a sigh of relief to clinch shock victory over SNP and Reform UK

starmer will be breathing a sigh of relief to clinch shock victory over snp and reform uk
Anything other than a win for Labour would have been a humiliation in this contest.
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Free school meals expansion 'down payment' on child poverty plan, says PM

free school meals expansion 'down payment' on child poverty plan, says pm
The expansion of free school meals is a "down payment" on the plan to lift children out of poverty, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he did not rule out scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
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German leader is meeting Trump for the first time, so will it be another Starmer love-in, or a Zelenskyy-style brush off?

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Keir Starmer has some big decisions to make - and may not have long to make them

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