The PM is in a hot mess - and I've never seen anything like it

PM welcomes German chancellor to Downing Street

Sir Keir Starmer hosts German chancellor Friedrich Merz on his first official visit to the UK on Thursday as the Prime Minister seeks to boost ties on defence and tackling people smuggling operations. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer leaves Downing Street after suspending Labour MPs

Sir Keir Starmer is reported to have suspended a number of rebellious MPs. Brian Leishman, Neil Duncan-Jordan and Chris Hinchcliff voted against the Government’s planned welfare reforms as part of a wider rebellion earlier this month, and all were first elected at last year’s election. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ministers leave Downing Street after cabinet meeting

Ministers depart after a weekly cabinet meeting chaired by Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM chairs Cabinet meeting at Downing Street

Ministers arrive for a weekly cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM speaks with Czech counterpart

Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala was welcomed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to Downing Street. Mr Fiala said the UK and the Czech Republic had an “excellent level of cooperation” and that he was “grateful” the UK “continues its natural role as a key security pillar of Europe.” Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer and Merz tour defence factory

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visit the Geo stationary Tele communications satellite room at the Airbus Defence and Space factory in Stevenage. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Germany's Merz and UK's Starmer sign 'first of its kind' defence and migration treaty

Germany's Merz and UK's Starmer sign 'first of its kind' defence and migration treaty UK and Germany signed a historic defence treaty on Thursday, ensuring mutual aid in attacks and targeting migrant smuggling. The pact also strengthens military and economic cooperation. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/17/germanys-merz-and-uks-starmer-sign-first-of-its-kind-defence-and-migration-treaty Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Starmer: Our security starts in Ukraine

At a joint press conference with Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Sir Keir Starmer said: “First thing we need to do is get Putin to the table for an unconditional ceasefire.'' Speaking at the Airbus plant in Stevenage, the prime minister also welcomed German commitments to tackling people-smuggling gangs. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn