Economy comes first for Starmer as he defies critics of Saudi trip
Monday, 9 December 2024 Sir Keir Starmer has said UK economic growth was his "number one mission" as he defended his trip to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
The prime minister has held a phone call with the US president after agreeing a "historic" trade deal. Speaking from the White House, Donald Trump says there could not be a "more perfect morning to reach this historic agreement", given that the deal has been announced on the same day that Europe celebrated victory in World War II. Sir Keir Starmer replied by paying tribute to the historic, close partnership between the UK and US, adding that "the timing couldn't be more apt". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has celebrated the new UK and US trade agreement, saying it will "boost trade between the two countries" and "create more jobs" in the UK. The prime minister travelled to Jaguar Land Rovers factory in the West Midlands to announce the landmark agreement.
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Sir Keir Starmer led the departures from the VE Day service on Thursday. The prime minister was accompanied by his wife Victoria as they left Westminster Abbey following the World War II commemorations. Following closely behind them was London mayor Sadiq Khan, former prime minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha and Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer is facing a looming rebellion over his welfare reform package by dozens of Labour MPs who have warned it is "impossible to support" in its.. Sky News
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other party leaders arrived at Westminster Abbey for the VE Day Thanksgiving Service on Thursday. Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey, Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage were among the politicians seen arriving at the Abbey ahead of the service.
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As tensions rise between India and Pakistan, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a stern warning to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to end all support for terrorist groups. While backing India's right to respond to the Pahalgam attack, Rubio called for de-escalation but underlined America's strong position on counterterrorism. India's S. Jaishankar reiterated India's firm stance on retaliation while emphasizing restraint. Meanwhile, global powers like the EU, Iran, and Saudi Arabia are pressing for peace. Despite fears of escalation, India insists its actions are targeted and measured.
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World leaders including President Trump, Vladimir Putin, Keir Starmer, and Benjamin Netanyahu have strongly condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people. Trump expressed unwavering support for Prime Minister Modi and the people of India, calling the attack "heinous." Putin vowed deeper cooperation to fight terrorism, while leaders from the UK, UAE, France, and Iran issued strong messages of solidarity. The United States, under Vice President JD Vance’s ongoing India visit, reaffirmed its commitment to stand with India against all acts of terrorism.
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