Keir Starmer

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024

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Sir Keir Rodney Starmer is a British politician who has served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024 and as Leader of the Labour Party since 2020. He previously served as Leader of the Opposition from 2020 to 2024. He has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras since 2015, and was Director of Public Prosecutions from 2008 to 2013.

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PM says UK can pursue both EU and US trade Sir Keir Starmer has rejected the suggestion that the UK would have to choose between a closer trade deal with the EU and a free trade agreement with the US. The Prime Minister told the Liaison.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:53Published 2 weeks ago

PM stresses balance needed on AI Sir Keir Starmer stressed the balance needed on artificial intelligence as his government consults on plans which could allow AI firms to scrape media companies' content, unless they specifically opt.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:03Published 2 weeks ago

PM meets Sultan of Brunei at Downing Street Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomes the Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah to Downing Street. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:43Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer teases Davey over Xmas No1 bid Sir Keir Starmer has teased Sir Ed Davey, as the Liberal Democrat leader vies for a Christmas No1 spot with his charity single, Love Is Enough, sung with the Bath Philharmonia's Young Carers' Choir... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:34Published 2 weeks ago

Badenoch accuses govt of 'playing politics' with Waspi women Kemi Badenoch has accused the government of "breaking promises" and "playing politics with the Waspi women". Labour has chosen not to compensate women born in the 1950s, claiming most knew about.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:30Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer arrives at Commons for last PMQs of the year Sir Keir Starmer has arrived at the Houses of Parliament for Prime Minister's Questions, as the Labour leader faces Kemi Badenoch in the Commons for the final PMQs of the year. Report by Brooksl. Like.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:02Published 3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer meets Estonian President Sir Keir Starmer thanked crew members aboard HMS Iron Duke which is docked in Estonia. The prime minister was joined by Estonian president Alar Karis who also gave thanks to the crew in a speech... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

PM defends decision not to compensate Waspi women Sir Keir Starmer has defended his government's decision not to pay compensation to Waspi women following backlash. The prime minister stressed he could not further "burden" the taxpayers despite the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:45Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer visits British troops on Russian border Sir Keir Starmer visited British troops serving on Russia’s border after saying that Ukraine needs more funding. The prime minister is in Estonia for the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) conference,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:08Published 3 weeks ago

PM attends trilat in Estonia Keir Starmer attended a trilat meeting in Estonia where he met with his Finnish and Danish counterparts. It comes after the prime minister's meeting with leaders of Baltic states in Estonia for the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:36Published 3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer meets Estonian PM Sir Keir Starmer met with Estonian prime minister Kristen Michal on Tuesday. The prime minister is in the country for a key defence summit, where he is also expected to visit British troops serving on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:49Published 3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer meets business leaders in Estonia Sir Keir Starmer met with business leaders in Estonia on Tuesday. The prime minister is in the country to attend the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) conference. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:54Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer poses for photo during visit to Norway Sir Keir Starmer poses for a photo during a visit to Norway where he unveils plans for a green energy deal. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:18Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer reiterates UK support for Ukraine Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reiterates the UK's support for Ukraine during a panel discussion of the Joint Expeditionary Force in Estonia. He says, "we will remain steadfast in our support for.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:11Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer commends ‘palpable’ connection with Norway Sir Keir Starmer commends the “palpable” connection the UK shares with Norway as he launches a new green energy deal, before attending a defence summit in Estonia. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:02Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer takes a tour around a Norwegian naval hangar Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is given a tour of a Norwegian naval hangar before signing a strategic partnership with Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Støre. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:14Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer: Questions need answering over Sara Sharif’s death Sir Keir Starmer says questions must be answered over the “awful” case of 10-year-old Sara Sharif who was murdered by her father and stepmother. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:49Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer determined to break through housing barriers Sir Keir Starmer confirms he is “determined” to “breakthrough” barriers as the government publishes its National Planning Policy Framework aimed at helping increase the building of new.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:39Published 3 weeks ago

Hundreds of tractors join farmers’ protest in Westminster Hundreds of farmers have turned up outside Parliament in Westminster as Sir Keir Starmer is quizzed over inheritance tax changes at prime minister’s questions. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:00Published on December 11, 2024

Starmer serves troops pasta on visit to Cyprus Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wears an apron and serves pasta to soldiers involved in shooting down Iranian drones launched at Israel during a visit to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. Report by Ajagbef... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:04Published on December 10, 2024

PM thanks troops for ‘stepping up’ in Middle East crisis Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer thanks British troops at the Akrotiri base in Cyprus for “stepping up” during a volatile period in the Middle East. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:36Published on December 10, 2024

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in Cyprus Sir Keir Starmer meets with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, becoming the first prime minister to make an official visit for bilateral talks for more than five decades. Report by Ajagbef... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:04Published on December 10, 2024

PM says ‘no decision pending’ on HTS ban The prime minister says the UK is not considering whether to unban the organisation that has taken power of Syria despite cabinet minister Pat McFadden suggesting the decision could be swift. During a.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:42Published on December 9, 2024

PM visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visits the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque ahead of a meeting with President Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan of the United Arab Emirates. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:17Published on December 9, 2024

Prime Minister welcomes end of Assad regime in Syria Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the end of Bashar al-Assad’s “barbaric regime” in Syria as he called a political solution for the country with protection for civilians. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:23Published on December 8, 2024

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Labour lose control of council as 20 councillors quit with attack on Starmer Sir Keir Starmer has lost control of Broxtowe Borough Council, just months before the local elections - after 20 councillors quit Labour with a fierce attack on the prime minister. Sky News - Published 2 days ago
This is Starmer's year to prove he can deliver on small boats promise "Stop the boats" was Rishi Sunak's refrain, while "smash the gangs" is Sir Keir Starmer's - both a central promise of their premierships, both proving more difficult than the three-word slogan.. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
Starmer says 2025 will be a year for UK to 'rediscover great nation we are' with 'more cash in your pocket' Sir Keir Starmer has hailed 2024 as a "year of change" as he shared his first New Year message as prime minister. Sky News - Published 4 days ago

Labour or Liz? The taxing question that could come back to haunt Starmer Who fancies a festive game of Labour or Liz? Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Starmer throws down gauntlet to watchdogs with growth edict Sir Keir Starmer has ordered Britain's key watchdogs to remove barriers to growth in a bid to kickstart Britain's sluggish economy. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Starmer pays tribute to 'wonderful' brother who died on Boxing Day Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to his brother Nick, who died on Boxing Day aged 60 after suffering from cancer. Sky News - Published 1 week ago

Starmer 'looking towards a better, brighter future' in Christmas message Sir Keir Starmer has said he will be "looking towards a better, brighter future" in his first Christmas message as prime minister. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Don't forget the sun cream - it's no surprise Starmer 'badly needs holiday' after unrelenting gloom No wonder Sir Keir Starmer is going abroad "for a few days" over New Year. The economic news here in the UK is unrelentingly gloomy. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
PM heading abroad again for New Year's Day Sir Keir Starmer is to head abroad over the New Year after spending Christmas Day at Chequers in Buckinghamshire. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Potholes: Councils told to 'get on with the job' of fixing 'broken roads' Councils should "get on with the job" of fixing pothole-plagued roads, Sir Keir Starmer has said. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago

'Prince of Darkness' returns as Starmer's new US ambassador Sir Keir Starmer is to make his most controversial senior appointment yet by naming Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
'Can't be fixed by Christmas': Starmer says 'it will take some time' before living standards improve Sir Keir Starmer has said "it will take some time" before living standards improve in the UK as he faced a grilling from senior MPs. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Who has been given a peerage? Full list of people nominated to House of Lords Sir Keir Starmer has nominated 30 former Labour MPs, staff and union leaders to the House of Lords. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	Sue Gray nominated for life peerage Sir Keir Starmer has nominated his former top adviser Sue Gray for a life peerage. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Starmer to announce new green energy deal to protect from 'whims of dictators like Putin' The prime minister is visiting Norway to launch a new green energy deal before attending a defence summit in Estonia. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago	Starmer defends 'Great British institution' of sandwiches after Badenoch criticism Sir Keir Starmer has defended the "Great British institution" of the sandwich after Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said the lunchtime staple is not "real food". Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
'Questions to be answered' over Sara Sharif case, PM says, as number of children harmed by abuse revealed Sir Keir Starmer says there are "questions to be answered" over the murder of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, as a report reveals hundreds of children died or were seriously harmed by abuse in one year. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago	Did Starmer really campaign for violent criminals to stay in Britain? As farmers descended on Whitehall for another protest against inheritance tax changes, Kemi Badenoch used PMQs not to attack Sir Keir on this topic - but to grill him on immigration. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Economy comes first for Starmer as he defies critics of Saudi trip Sir Keir Starmer has said UK economic growth was his "number one mission" as he defended his trip to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Sky News - Published on December 9, 2024	Sir Keir Starmer says UK will 'play our part on world stage' as he announces further aid for Syria Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will play a more active role in the Middle East following the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria. Sky News - Published on December 9, 2024
North of England will benefit from closer ties to Saudi, says Starmer, as he visits Middle East The north of England will directly benefit from closer trade ties with Saudi Arabia, the prime minister has said as he visits the country. Sky News - Published on December 9, 2024	Starmer 'welcomes' fall of 'brutal' Assad regime ahead of Middle East visit Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the fall of Bashar al Assad, saying Syrians "have put up with his brutal regime for far, far too long". Sky News - Published on December 8, 2024
Sir Keir Starmer 'welcomes' Assad being deposed Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the "departure" of Bashar al Assad as leader of Syria. Sky News - Published on December 8, 2024	Starmer's infrastructure promise could take until the 2040s to deliver - will it be fast enough for voters? Reset, revamp, or repetition? Call the prime minister's "Plan for Change" what you like, but it clearly puts planning front and centre. Sky News - Published on December 8, 2024
Starmer to visit Gulf as he seeks stronger economic and defence ties with UAE and Saudi Arabia Sir Keir Starmer will travel to the Persian Gulf today as he tries to build stronger trade ties with the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Sky News - Published on December 7, 2024	Starmer's McDonald's joke would be called racist if made by a Tory, Kemi Badenoch claims Kemi Badenoch has hit back at Sir Keir Starmer for joking about her comments on working at McDonald's - saying he would face calls to resign if he were a Conservative prime minister. Sky News - Published on December 6, 2024
Starmer says he can't rule out further tax rises Sir Keir Starmer has said it is not his "plan" to increase any more taxes before the next election - but he cannot categorically rule them out if "unforeseen circumstances" strike the government. Sky News - Published on December 6, 2024	Milestones or millstones for Keir Starmer? 👉 Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 Sky News - Published on December 6, 2024
Starmer's box office moment fell flat but he'll be judged on his delivery A film set location, a big budget production, an audience bussed in - the prime minister's Plan for Change speech had all the hallmarks of big campaign moments past when Sir Keir Starmer used the event.. Sky News - Published on December 5, 2024	Missions, first steps and milestones: How Starmer's priorities have changed since last year Sir Keir Starmer's promises to the British people have been evolving since he first outlined his "five missions" in February 2023. Sky News - Published on December 5, 2024
Starmer reveals new 'milestones' but bringing down migration fails to make list Sir Keir Starmer has promised change as he outlined his government's "milestones" but bringing migration down failed to make the list. Sky News - Published on December 5, 2024	What are Starmer's milestones, what's missing, and how easy are they to achieve? Like Rishi Sunak did before him, Sir Keir Starmer has announced "measurable milestones" that he says his government will deliver on during his time as prime minister. Sky News - Published on December 5, 2024
Starmer's 'plan for change' - what is it and why now? After five months in power, even the most loyal cabinet members would quietly admit it's been a rocky run for Sir Keir Starmer and Labour. Sky News - Published on December 4, 2024	PM refuses to reveal what he was told about Louise Haigh phone 'theft' that led to her resignation Sir Keir Starmer has refused to reveal the "further information" he was told about Louise Haigh's phone "theft" conviction which led to her stepping down as transport secretary. Sky News - Published on December 4, 2024
Elgin Marbles 'matter for British Museum', No 10 says - as Starmer and Greek PM meet Downing Street has said the future of the Elgin Marbles is a matter for the British Museum, as Sir Keir Starmer met Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Sky News - Published on December 3, 2024	Significant shift as Starmer says Ukraine must be in 'strongest possible position for negotiations' Sir Keir Starmer has for the first time said it was British policy to "put Ukraine in the strongest possible position for negotiations". Sky News - Published on December 2, 2024
Starmer goes all-in on Trump love-in - and steals a notoriously familiar slogan The globe-trotting prime minister has hit back at his critics - and cosied up to Donald Trump like never before. Sky News - Published on December 2, 2024	Channel crossings under Starmer hit new milestone - as Labour vows to tackle migration Labour is set to publish its plan to tackle migration next week - as the number of people who have crossed the Channel under Sir Keir Starmer is understood to have hit a new milestone. Sky News - Published on December 1, 2024
Starmer to outline his 'plan for change' focusing on schools, NHS and efficiency Sir Keir Starmer is set to reveal his Labour's "plan for change" as he looks to draw a line under a tough first five months in office amid public anger over budget proposals. Sky News - Published on December 1, 2024	PM's next first-time challenge is a test of his worldview - but he's quietly building a reliable team Sir Keir Starmer faces another first-time challenge this week. Sky News - Published on December 1, 2024
'This happened by design': Starmer blames Tories for 'open borders' after migration high Sir Keir Starmer has accused the Tories of using Brexit to deliberately run an "open borders experiment" in the UK. Sky News - Published on November 28, 2024	Starmer rules out another general election after petition reaches two million signatures Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out an early general election after a petition calling for a second vote reached two million signatures. Sky News - Published on November 25, 2024
Sinn Fein leader will demand referendum on Irish unity if she wins election Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald says she will demand a referendum on Irish unity in her first phone call with Sir Keir Starmer if she wins Ireland's general election. Sky News - Published on November 25, 2024	Absence of defensive shield should ring very loud alarm bells as UK faces Russian threats Facing the threat of an attack from Russia, Sir Keir Starmer has finally revealed he will "set out the path" to raise defence spending to 2.5% of national income in the spring. Sky News - Published on November 23, 2024
As Starmer's approval rating plummets, Farage's is on the rise: Can Labour turn things around? "We are in unchartered territory." Sky News - Published on November 23, 2024	UK will 'set out a path' to raise defence spending to 2.5%, Starmer says The UK will "set out a path" to lift defence spending to 2.5% of national income in the spring, the prime minister has said, finally offering a timeframe for an announcement on the long-awaited hike.. Sky News - Published on November 22, 2024
Stalled India-UK free trade talks to resume in 2025: UK PM Starmer India and the United Kingdom have agreed to resume negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement in early 2025. The decision, announced by UK PM Keir Starmer, follows his meeting with PM Modi at the G20.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 22, 2024

Keir Starmer

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024

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