Keir Starmer

Leader of the Opposition in the United Kingdom since 2020

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Sir Keir Rodney Starmer is a British politician and barrister who has served as Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Labour Party since 2020. He has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras since 2015. He was previously Director of Public Prosecutions from 2008 to 2013. Ideologically, Starmer has been described as being on the soft left within the Labour Party.

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Starmer criticised by PM over Labour MPs on picket lines Sir Keir Starmer asks Rishi Sunak Minister how "tough" he is going to get with his backbenchers who are "blocking the new homes this country so badly needs". In response, the prime minister attacks the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:17Published 1 day ago

Starmer attacks Sunak over private schools' charity status Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer takes aim at the prime minister's old private school which has a rowing club, a rifle club and an extensive art collection, asking why it receives "taxpayers' money". In.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:21Published 1 day ago

Starmer watches Wales v England match in bar Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer watches the Wales v England World Cup final group stage match in a bar with his local constituents. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:22Published 2 days ago

Keir Starmer watches England v Wales in his constituency Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party, watches Wales vs England in the World Cup at a venue in his constituency. The Labour leader will watch with Welsh and English LGBT+ supporters' groups, in a.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:26Published 2 days ago

Starmer says nurses strikes are ‘badge of shame’ for govt Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says the nurses strikes were a "badge of shame" for the government. Speaking during a visit to Birmingham, the MP says: "The nurses have been driven to this by the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:45Published 6 days ago

Starmer presses PM on UK’s low growth at PMQs Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer presses the prime minister on why Britain faces the lowest growth of any OECD nation over the next two years. Rishi Sunak replies: “This country has experienced, since.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:03Published 1 week ago

Keir Starmer says UK must end overreliance on immigration Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer says that the UK economy must end its overreliance on immigration at a conference of business leaders in Birmingham. Sir Keir tells Confederation of British.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:47Published 1 week ago

Autumn Statement: Starmer says govt. is locking country in a ‘doom loop’ Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says the government is locking the country "in a doom loop" with its Autumn Statement, saying his party would have put "a plan for growth" on the table. Report by Patelr... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:35Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer: Govt migrants deal a step in the right direction Sir Keir Starmer describes the government’s multi-million-pound deal with France to curb illegal migrants crossing the Channel as a "small step in the right direction". The Labour leader says there.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:46Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer honours the fallen at Euston war memorial Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer bowed his head as he laid a wreath at the Euston war memorial, he also stood in silence to mark Armistice Day. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

PM: Pie in the sky for no fossil fuels in green transition Rishi Sunak says it is "pie in the sky" to pretend fossil fuels will not be part of the UK's transition to low carbon sources, as Sir Keir Starmer labels the prime minister a "roadblock" to swifter.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:56Published 3 weeks ago

Sir Keir Starmer visits Imperial College London Sir Keir Starmer is in Imperial College London in the capital to visit a carbon capture pilot plant. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:19Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer calls Rishi Sunak 'weak' over Gavin Williamson texts Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour party, calls Rishi Sunak "weak" in light of leaked text messages sent by Gavin Williamson to former chief whip, Wendy Morton. Report by Czubalam. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:44Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer asks PM, ‘Who broke’ UK’s asylum system? Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer challenges Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the UK’s asylum system following criticism of the government’s handling of overcrowding at the Manston asylum centre. Report.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:04Published on November 2, 2022

'Prime minister should be going to COP' says Labour leader Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak should be going to next month’s COP27 climate summit, saying: “He needs to show leadership.” Speaking during a visit to Essex, he.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:43Published on October 28, 2022

Starmer: 'It's not just me who wants a general election' Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer renews calls for a general election, saying: “It’s not just me who wants a general election.” He goes on to say that “the whole discussion about cuts has become.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:34Published on October 28, 2022

Starmer: skills report to grow UK's economy Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer launched the skills report to modernise skills across the country saying that it is "a blueprint to take us forward to an economy that works for everyone and to actually.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:40Published on October 26, 2022

Labour Leader calls for general election Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer questioned Prime Minister Rishi Sunak suggesting to "let working people have their say and put it to general election." Report by Guzzardib. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:28Published on October 26, 2022

Starmer: Tories put 'party first and country second' Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer confronted Prime Minister Rishi Sunak about his decision to appoint Suella Braverman as home secretary, saying that ''there is another Tory at the top, but as always with.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:10Published on October 26, 2022

Doorsteps outside the BBC incl Starmer, Raab and Mordaunt Doorsteps outside the BBC including: Sir Keir Starmer MP, Conservative MPs Penny Mordaunt, Dominic Raab, Iain Duncan Smith and Mervyn King. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:47Published on October 23, 2022

Starmer: Tories must put country first and call general elex Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer calls on the Tories to "put country first" and call a general election following economical turmoil, U-turns and resignations. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:56Published on October 23, 2022

Keir Starmer reacts to notion of Boris Johnson comeback Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer shares his reaction to the idea of Boris Johnson making a political comeback to Number 10, following the resignation of Liz Truss. He says: "To go from the kamikaze.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:31Published on October 21, 2022

Starmer: 'We've got to get away from revolving door of chaos' Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says “we’ve got to get away from this idea of a revolving door of chaos”, as he calls again for a general election following the resignation of Liz Truss. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:37Published on October 21, 2022

‘We need a general election now’, says Starmer Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer says Britain deserves better than “this revolving door of chaos” and the public is entitled to have their say. Report by Burnsla. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:46Published on October 20, 2022

Starmer: This cannot continue, we need a general election Labour Leader Keir Starmer delivers a keynote speech at the Trades Union Congress, saying: “They can dance around the U-turn, they can sack this chancellor or the prime minister, but the damage is.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:00Published on October 20, 2022

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'Trickle-down education': Starmer attacks Sunak over private school tax breaks Sir Keir Starmer accused Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of "trickle-down education" as he called for an end to the "scandal" of tax breaks for private schools. Sky News - Published 1 day ago
Starmer vows to cut taxes for working people 'clobbered' by Tories Sir Keir Starmer has said he wants to cut taxes for working people and ruled out a Swiss-style deal with the EU if he wins the next election. Sky News - Published 6 days ago
Starmer to pledge new partnership between business and Labour in CBI speech Sir Keir Starmer will say that the British economy must be helped away from its "immigration dependency" in his keynote speech at the Confederation of British Industry's (CBI) annual conference. Sky News - Published 1 week ago

Starmer reveals talks with Blair and Brown about becoming PM Sir Keir Starmer has revealed that he has held discussions with former prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown about how to achieve his aim of becoming the country's next leader. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Starmer would work with France to stop people smugglers initiating Channel crossings Sir Keir Starmer has said he would "work upstream" with Emmanuel Macron to stop people smugglers from initiating Channel crossings if he were prime minister. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Starmer tells Sunak to 'start governing and get a grip' on immigration at PMQs Sir Keir Starmer has told Rishi Sunak to "start governing for once and get a grip" as he blamed 12 years of Tory leadership on the "broken" asylum system. Sky News - Published on November 2, 2022

Sunak vs Starmer: How do they measure up in the eyes of voters? The mood music in Westminster is that Rishi Sunak will win the Tory leadership contest and become the next prime minister of the UK. Sky News - Published on October 24, 2022
Starmer urges Truss to decline £115,000 annual allowance for former PMs Sir Keir Starmer has called on Liz Truss to decline an annual allowance of up to £115,00 given to former prime ministers to help them fund their public duties. Sky News - Published on October 21, 2022
Demands are growing for a general election - here's how it could happen Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and many voters are calling for a general election after the resignation of Liz Truss. Sky News - Published on October 21, 2022
Hope has turned into belief that Starmer will be UK's next PM \| Beth Rigby Boris Johnson deposed, turmoil in the markets triggered by Trussonomics, Sir Keir Starmer finds himself catapulted from the Labour leader who didn't have a chance to one who could win the next general.. Sky News - Published on September 28, 2022

Starmer calls for recall of parliament over economic crisis Sir Keir Starmer has called for a recall of parliament to discuss the financial market turmoil following Friday's mini-budget. Sky News - Published on September 28, 2022
Truss is a 'danger' to the economy and has 'lost control', says Starmer Liz Truss is a "danger" to the economy and has "lost control" after the fallout from the government's mini-budget, Sir Keir Starmer has told Sky News. Sky News - Published on September 28, 2022
Labour MP's 'superficially black' comment was 'racist and wrong' - Starmer Sir Keir Starmer has condemned a Labour MP for "racist" comments she made about Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. Sky News - Published on September 28, 2022	Starmer cuts different figure as he faces real opportunity to reach No 10 \| Beth Rigby Outside the Labour conference hall in Liverpool, the winds were up and the rain pouring down. Sky News - Published on September 27, 2022
Free breakfast for all primary school children in England under Labour Labour will tomorrow unveil plans to ensure every primary school child in England has access to fully funded breakfast clubs under a government led by Sir Keir Starmer. Sky News - Published on September 27, 2022	Starmer's conference speech went heavy on patriotism in pitch to 'hero voters' As an exercise in party management, this has been the most successful conference for Labour since Tony Blair's last in 2006. Sky News - Published on September 27, 2022
Labour pledges to create publicly owned energy company to 'cut bills and create jobs' Keir Starmer has announced that a Labour government will create Great British Energy - a new, publicly owned company that will generate renewable sources "to cut bills, create jobs and deliver energy.. Sky News - Published on September 27, 2022	Labour surge to biggest poll lead over Tories since 2001 ahead of Starmer's keynote speech Sir Keir Starmer will claim a "changed" Labour can turn the UK into a "growth superpower" in his keynote conference speech - as a new poll gave the party its largest lead over the Conservatives in more.. Sky News - Published on September 26, 2022
Starmer urged to let Corbyn stand as Labour candidate at next election Sir Keir Starmer faced renewed calls for Jeremy Corbyn to be allowed to stand as a Labour candidate at the next general election on the first day of his party's conference in Liverpool. Sky News - Published on September 25, 2022	Keir Starmer says he will reverse tax cut for top earners if he wins next election Labour will reverse the cut in the higher rate of income tax if it wins power at the next election, Sir Keir Starmer has said Sky News - Published on September 25, 2022
Starmer hoping for a calmer, happier Labour conference in Liverpool... but will he get one? After last year's showdown with the Labour left on party rules and the resignation of a shadow cabinet minister, Sir Keir Starmer is hoping for a calmer, happier conference in Liverpool. Sky News - Published on September 24, 2022	Labour conference begins with pledges on policing and clean power - as Starmer says 'change is on the way' The Labour Party's annual conference begins today - and policies on neighbourhood policing and clean energy are among those on the agenda. Sky News - Published on September 24, 2022
RMT chief says Starmer must 'cosy up to working class people' amid ongoing rail strikes A union boss has said Sir Keir Starmer must "cosy up to working class people" to be effective in Opposition against the Conservative government. Sky News - Published on September 24, 2022	Sir Keir warns mini-budget 'does nothing' for working people - but doesn't say if he would reverse tax cuts Sir Keir Starmer has accused the Conservatives of showing their "true colours" by unveiling tax cuts that will benefit the wealthiest most. Sky News - Published on September 24, 2022
Revealed: The contents of the secret note passed to Labour leader Keir Starmer in the Commons on 8 September Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner has revealed the mystery note she was passed in the Commons on 8 September told her the Queen was unwell, and she had to discreetly persuade her boss to immediately.. Sky News - Published on September 22, 2022	Starmer 'beergate' inquiry cost police £101,000 An investigation into whether Sir Keir Starmer broke COVID rules cost Durham Police over £100,000, a Freedom of Information request has revealed. Sky News - Published on September 16, 2022
'Don't ruin it': Starmer says anti-monarchy protesters should show 'respect' Sir Keir Starmer has urged anti-monarchy protesters to "respect" people mourning the Queen and not "ruin" their experience. Sky News - Published on September 14, 2022	Truss and Starmer clash over energy bills - as new PM confirms announcement tomorrow Prime Minister Liz Truss says she will take "immediate action" to deal with soaring energy bills - and will make an announcement tomorrow. Sky News - Published on September 7, 2022
Truss to face Starmer at the despatch box in PMQs on her first full day as prime minister New Prime Minister Liz Truss will go head-to-head with Sir Keir Starmer for the first time today as the pair cross swords in Prime Minister's Questions at noon. Sky News - Published on September 6, 2022	Our phone was cut off months at a time - Starmer reveals family's struggles to pay bills as a child Sir Keir Starmer has revealed his family had their phone cut off for "months at a time" when he was a child as they couldn't afford to pay the bills. Sky News - Published on September 1, 2022
Truss says 'jury is out' on whether Macron is 'friend or foe' Liz Truss refused to say if Emmanuel Macron is a "friend or foe" during the penultimate leadership hustings which also saw her take aim at "extremely boring" Keir Starmer. Sky News - Published on August 25, 2022	'We can't go on like this': Starmer calls for home insulation plan to save households cash Sir Keir Starmer has reiterated his plea for the government to roll out a home insulation programme across the country, claiming it could save households an average of £1,000 a year on energy bills. Sky News - Published on August 22, 2022
Labour MPs should not be on picket line if they want to be in government, Starmer says Labour MPs should not be on picket lines if they want to be in government to help those struggling with the cost of living crisis, Sir Keir Starmer has said. Sky News - Published on August 15, 2022	Labour's plan for 'national emergency' of soaring energy bills is 'robust', Starmer says Sir Keir Starmer has said Labour's plan to deal with the "national emergency" of spiralling energy costs is "robust" and a "real answer" to soaring household bills. Sky News - Published on August 15, 2022
Starmer reveals Labour's 'emergency' plan to tackle cost of living crisis Sir Keir Starmer has pledged that people will not "pay a penny more" on their winter energy bills as he prepares to unveil Labour's plan for easing the cost of living crisis. Sky News - Published on August 14, 2022	Labour to call for energy price cap freeze amid cost of living crisis Sir Keir Starmer is tomorrow expected to call for the energy price cap to be frozen this autumn as households across the UK feel the pinch amid the cost of living crisis. Sky News - Published on August 14, 2022
Sir Keir Starmer breached MPs' code of conduct eight times Sir Keir Starmer has been found to have breached the MPs' code of conduct eight times. Sky News - Published on August 5, 2022	Starmer, Blackford and Cameron among latest names on Russia sanctions list Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford, and former prime minister David Cameron are among the latest figures who have been added to Russia's sanctions list. Sky News - Published on August 1, 2022
Nandy visits picket line despite Starmer's instruction frontbenchers should not attend Labour's Lisa Nandy has been pictured visiting striking workers on a picket line despite Sir Keir Starmer warning his frontbench MPs that they should not attend them. Sky News - Published on August 1, 2022	Starmer says he sacked minister for making up policy 'on the hoof' at strikes picket line Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said one of his ministers was sacked yesterday for making up policy "on the hoof" as he stood on a picket line during rail strikes. Sky News - Published on July 28, 2022
Top Labour MP John McDonnell calls for general strike and hits out at Sir Keir Starmer over strike position Senior Labour MP John McDonnell has called for a general strike and criticised Sir Keir Starmer for sacking a junior minister after he stood on the picket line during yesterday's rail strike. Sky News - Published on July 28, 2022	Labour frontbencher sacked after appearing on picket line during rail strike A Labour MP has been removed from the party's frontbench by Sir Keir Starmer after appearing on the picket line during a rail strike. Sky News - Published on July 27, 2022
Starmer U-turns on leadership election pledge to renationalise railways Sir Keir Starmer has suggested Labour would drop its pledge to renationalise the railways, despite repeated promises to do so. Sky News - Published on July 25, 2022	Starmer denies being 'boring' as he lays out Labour's priority for next election The Labour Party's next general election campaign will focus on "wealth creation", Sir Keir Starmer has said - as he denied being "boring." Sky News - Published on July 11, 2022
'Arms race of fantasy economics' - Keir Starmer set to take aim at Tory leader hopefuls Sir Keir Starmer will take aim at Conservative leadership contenders later today, claiming more than £200bn of commitments made in an "arms race of fantasy economics" are not funded. Sky News - Published on July 11, 2022	Starmer cleared by police over 'beergate' after vowing to resign if he received fine Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been cleared by Durham Police after an investigation into whether he breached lockdown rules by sharing a beer and curry with party workers in April last year. Sky News - Published on July 8, 2022
Labour leader has 'not lost control of his MPs' over rail strikes Sir Keir Starmer has "not lost control of his MPs" after dozens turned out to show support for striking rail workers in defiance of his instructions, a Labour frontbencher has insisted. Sky News - Published on June 26, 2022	Sir Keir Starmer returns questionnaire to police investigating 'beergate' episode Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has returned a questionnaire to police investigating the so-called 'beergate' episode. Sky News - Published on June 17, 2022
Starmer says he's done nothing wrong as MPs' rules investigation revealed Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he was confident he had done nothing wrong after it emerged he was being investigated over potential breaches of rules on earnings and gifts Sky News - Published on June 13, 2022

Keir Starmer

Leader of the Opposition in the United Kingdom since 2020

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