Starmer pledges commitment to national security

Sir Keir Starmer has fought back after Rishi Sunak today warned the Labour leader "can't be trusted" to "keep Britain safe", with the risk of nuclear war the highest since the 1960s. Speaking in the West Midlands today, Mr Starmer said: "I know..

Starmer goes to the right of Tories on immigration, Russia enter Kharkov region, Armenia Rising?

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Starmer: Elphicke's defection shows govt is incompetent

The Labour leader has said Natalie Elphicke has made clear the Conservative Party are "out of road" and "incompetent", following her defection to Labour. Sir Keir Starmer added, "I don't think she's alone", and believes there are "many Conservative..

Starmer: Rwanda scheme a waste of taxpayers' money

Sir Keir Starmer says Labour would scrap the government's Rwanda scheme, labelling it a "waste of taxpayers' money". The Labour leader adds a new Border Security Command would help take down people-smuggling gangs in the first place. Report by..

Sunak accuses Labour of 'rank hypocrisy' over migration

Rishi Sunak has accused Sir Keir Starmer of "rank hypocrisy" over the Labour leader's plan to establish a new Border Security Command to tackle people-smuggling gangs bringing migrants across the Channel. The prime minister says Labour's plan will..

Starmer unveils plan to tackle small boat crossings

Sir Keir Starmer says Labour will end the Rwanda policy permanently, adding it is a "gimmick not a solution". The Labour leader says his party will use new counter-terrorism powers to tackle people-smuggling gangs bringing migrants across the Channel..

‘Operation Radish’: Mordaunt compares Keir Starmer to crab

Leader of the Commons Penny Mordaunt has compared Sir Keir Starmer to a crab and accused him of running "Operation Radish" in a bid to convince voters that Labour looks “red on the outside”. Ms Mordaunt said of the recent defections from the..

Elphicke: PM let country down by inaction with small boats

Former Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke has accused the prime minister of 'letting the country down' by not tackling small boat crossings, adding she had confidence Labour would. Sir Keir Starmer said Ms Elphicke's defection speaks for 'very many..

Keir Starmer welcomes new MP Chris Webb to Westminster

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed new MP Chris Webb to Westminster following his victory in the Blackpool South by-election. Mr Webb received 10,825 votes after Thursday's contest - a 58.9% vote share. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on..

After Labour gains, Starmer calls for swift UK general election

After Britain's opposition Labour party trounced the ruling Conservatives in a host of mayoral races and local elections, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer urges Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to call a general election "as soon as possible". Speaking after..

Starmer: Conservatives no longer deserve to be in power

The Conservatives no longer deserve to be in power, Sir Keir Starmer said, as he celebrated a Labour mayoral victory in the East Midlands. Speaking in Mansfield alongside the new Labour mayor of the East Midlands Claire Ward, Labour leader Sir Keir..

Tories Face Significant Bruising at Local Elections

Rishi Sunak experienced a significant by-election setback and faces further pain in council contests across England. Labour's Chris Webb secured victory in the parliamentary seat of Blackpool South, marking a noteworthy swing of 26.33% from the..

Tories face significant bruising at local elections

Rishi Sunak experienced a significant by-election setback and faces further pain in council contests across England. Labour's Chris Webb secured victory in the parliamentary seat of Blackpool South, marking a noteworthy swing of 26.33% from the..

PM: Labour not on track to win general election

Rishi Sunak criticised Labour for losing in Harlow after Sir Keir Starmer called it a place Labour had to win '' to be on track to win a general election''. The prime minister said the local election results had been “disappointing” but there..

Starmer: This is a clear message for the PM

Sir Keir Starmer hails a ''cracking'' win in Blackpool South with Chris Webb achieving a swing of over 26% which the Labour leader claims "no one expected". Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on..

Starmer: Blackpool speaks for the whole country

In a speech alongside newly elected MP Chris Webb, Sir Keir Starmer said the result in Blackpool South had sent a message “directly to the Prime Minister” demanding a change. Labour’s Chris Webb won the Blackpool South parliamentary seat with a..

Starmer ‘concerned’ over Hainault and Sheffield stabbings

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says he is “really concerned” over the stabbing attacks in Hainault and Sheffield as a 14-year-old boy killed who was on Tuesday is named as Daniel Anjorin. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at..

Starmer: PM must admit he has “utterly failed”

Sir Keir Starmer tells Rishi Sunak he should admit he has “utterly failed” after Tory MP and doctor Dan Poulter said that the “only cure for the NHS is a Labour government”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at..

Keir Starmer comforts emotional veteran during cafe visit

Sir Keir Starmer comforted an army veteran who became emotional when he explained how he set up a charity after the suicide of a fellow ex-serviceman. Dan Smith explained how he started the Darlington Veterans’ Community, a charity which helps local..

Sir Keir Starmer vows to renationalise Britain's railways

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says his government would transfer the 10 remaining privately run rail networks to public ownership “well within the first term” by folding existing private passenger rail contracts into a new body as they expire...

Starmer: Young people not getting opportunities under Tories

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to promote talent telling his shadow cabinet young people were not getting opportunities under the Tory government. On a visit to St George’s Park, he met England women's football team Sarina Wiegman and..

Starmer refuses to comment on Rayner’s tax affairs

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has refused to comment on whether the party has provided funding for tax or legal advice for his deputy Angela Rayner’s tax affairs. Mr Starmer said, “I have said I am absolutely pleased to be out with Angela today,..

PM asked if he'd cut pensions or raise taxes to fund NI plan

Rishi Sunak has refused to explain how he intends to fund a £46bn plan to abolish National Insurance – during this week’s Prime Minister’s Questions. Despite being pressed multiple times by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, the PM insisted his..

Labour leader calls for 'restraint' in Gaza

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for "restraint" in Gaza as he praised the action the government took over the weekend to defend Israel. It comes as Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles in an attack on Israel on Saturday night. "We..

Starmer: Nuclear deterrent is bedrock of defence policy

Sir Keir Starmer has outlined the importance of the UK’s nuclear deterrent in his plan for national security, aiming to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP. The commitment aligns with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s, signalling a dramatic shift from..

Starmer: My commitment to nuclear deterrent is unshakeable

Sir Keir Starmer says his support for the nuclear deterrent and to NATO is "absolutely unshakeable". When asked if he would ever consider pushing the nuclear button if he were to become prime minister, the Labour leader adds the nuclear deterrent is..

Starmer has 'full confidence' in Rayner despite police probe

Sir Keir Starmer says Labour "welcomes" Greater Manchester Police's investigation into Angela Rayner and that he has "full confidence" in his deputy leader. The Labour leader says the police should now be allowed "the space and the time" to conduct..

Shapps: You can't trust Labour to back nuclear deterrent

The defence secretary says Sir Keir Starmer's announcement that Labour will back the UK's nuclear deterrent is "not credible". Grant Shapps adds "you can't trust Labour on this" and claims many of the Labour leader's backbenchers are "absolutely..

Labour backs nuclear deterrent as 'bedrock' of UK's security

The shadow armed forces minister says Labour has committed to raising defence spending by 2.5 percent of GDP "as resources allow". Luke Pollard adds that the move is to reflect "the threats the UK and our allies are facing", and that the UK's nuclear..

Labour launch proposal for digitised NHS red book

Labour has launched a proposal to create a digitised version of the NHS red book that parents use for their children’s medical records as part of a series of reforms to the NHS app. Sir Keir Starmer said, “this is an example of the sort of reform..

Starmer calls on govt to publish legal advice on Israel

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has reiterated calls for the government to publish advice on whether Israel is violating international law in Gaza as he says it is necessary for “appropriate action to be taken”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on..

Keir Starmer speaks at Labour local election campaign

Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer launches his party’s local election campaign, saying levelling up “is a good ambition for Britain” and calling for a “fundamental shift in how we govern”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at..

Labour announce plan to launch clean energy company

UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will announce a plan to launch a publicly owned clean energy company during a visit to north Wales on Monday. Shadow Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens says: “We will be doubling onshore wind, trebling solar power,..

Starmer in regular talks with Blair ahead of election

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he talks to Sir Tony Blair "a lot" to draw on his experience of preparing for power in 1997. Sir Keir told Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine that he spoke to both Sir Tony and Gordon Brown about their experiences of moving..

Keir Starmer: Butt out and leave Kate alone

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said people should “butt out” and allow the Princess of Wales to have privacy while she recovers from her abdominal surgery. Asked if he feels sorry for Kate, he told Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine: “We should just..

Rishi Sunak grilled over election date announcement

Rishi Sunak told the Commons his “working assumption” remains that a general election will take place in the second half of the year, following pressure from Sir Keir Starmer to call a poll. Criticising the Labour leader, the prime minister said:..