'We face the fight of our lives' to beat Reform, admits top minister
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 () Sir Keir Starmer sent his chief cabinet "fixer" to attempt to calm down jittery LabourMPs in a mutinous mood after last week's elections drubbing by Reform.
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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Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to the "courage" and "sacrifice" of those who helped Britain achieve victory in Europe. Marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the prime minister added it was "the greatest victory in the history of this great nation". 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 said he would "always act in the national interest" of the country to "deliver security and renewal", as he discussed an expected trade deal with the US. The prime minister added, "as you know, talks with the US have been ongoing and you'll hear more from me about that later today". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
On the politics, this is a win for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves. And a big one: just at the point he really needed it after.. Sky News
Shadow Scotland Secretary Andrew Bowie said Labour’s welfare reforms may have more support from Conservatives than Labour MPs, accusing Sir Keir Starmer of walking back on ambitious plans. Bowie outlined the need to balance supporting the vulnerable with getting more working-age people into employment, calling it a “difficult balancing act” that every government must tackle. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%. Shadow chancellor Mel Stride reacted to the news, claiming Labour's policies have prevented higher cuts to interest rates. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A senior Labour MP has said the government needs to take "corrective action" over planned disability cuts - as Sir Keir Starmer faces a growing backbench.. Sky News
There was no conflict of interest in the incoming football regulator chair donating to Sir Keir Starmer's Labour leadership campaign, Downing Street has said. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer sent his chief cabinet "fixer" to attempt to calm down jittery 
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