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.
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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attend a signing ceremony of a wide-ranging bilateral cooperation treaty in London. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is making his first visit to the UK since taking office in May, as he and Keir Starmer meet to finalise a bilateral cooperation treaty that will target smuggling gangs and boost defence ties. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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
Sir Keir Starmer sets out plans to lower the voting age to 16 ahead of the next General Election, saying if people are old enough to work and pay taxes, they should have a say in what you want your money spent on. The prime minister also said he was pleased to ‘bring more young people into our democracy’. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Home Office minister Matt Vickers expresses no confidence in the government ahead of the visit of German chancellor. The prime minister will host Friedrich Merz for an inward visit, where they will sign a new UK-Germany treaty. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Germany has officially denied Ukraine’s latest request for Taurus cruise missiles, citing NATO obligations and escalation concerns. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed the long-range system is “off the table” despite intensified Russian airstrikes. Berlin also ruled out sending additional Patriot systems due to depleted reserves. Moscow had warned that Taurus deliveries would destroy ties with Berlin. As Ukraine’s casualties mount and Western weapon supplies dwindle, fears grow of deeper NATO involvement and a potential escalation into a wider regional conflict.
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