UK Prime MinisterSir Keir Starmer says a “huge amount” has happened since his “coalition of the willing” idea first surfaced at his Lancaster House summit a fortnight ago. He is…
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UK: Military planning for Ukraine peace to begin, says Starmer
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said military planning to protect a potential Ukraine ceasefire is moving to an “operational phase” after a virtual meeting with 29 other world leaders.…
UK: Starmer says ‘all options on table’ on US tariffs
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will “keep all options on the table” as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium take effect.…
UK: Starmer says benefit system unfair and indefensible
Sir Keir Starmer has called the current benefits system unsustainable, indefensible and unfair, and said the government could not “shrug its shoulders and look away”. Addressing Labour MPs on Monday…
UK: Starmer welcomes EU moves to boost defence spending
Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed an EU move to increase defence spending that was decided at an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday. The package includes loans and weakened deficit…
UK: ‘Justice must be done’ in Tate case, says PM
The prime minister is facing calls to “urgently” request the extradition of Andrew Tate and his brother to the UK. Sir Keir Starmer was asked whether the government would step…
UK: PM Keir Starmer speaks to European allies in push for Ukraine deal
Sir Keir Starmer has held a call with leaders from the EU, Turkey, Norway, Iceland and Canada as part of the ongoing diplomatic push on Ukraine. During the meeting, the…
UK: Trump’s commitment to Ukraine peace is sincere – PM Keir Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has told MPs that US President Donald Trump’s commitment to achieving peace in Ukraine is “sincere”. The prime minister said Europe would have to do “the heavy…
UK: Starmer announces ‘coalition of the willing’ to guarantee Ukraine peace
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a four-point plan to work with Ukraine to end the war and defend the country from Russia. The UK, France and other countries…
UK: Keir Starmer and and Emmanuel Macron to discuss Ukraine plan with Trump
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK and France is to work with Ukraine “on a plan to stop the fighting” with Russia – and will then “discuss…