Starmer attacked for 'petty' removal of Thatcher portrait from No 10

Macron hosts UK's Starmer a France's political deadlock goes on

Starmer meets Macron in a bid to beef up UK-France relations

The trip is part of the UK prime minister's two-day talks in Europe aimed at "resetting" the country's post-Brexit relationship with the EU.

Keir Starmer defends outdoor smoking ban amid backlash

Sir Keir Starmer has defended his government's decision to consider an outdoor smoking ban for pub gardens and sports venues. A report released on Thursday morning suggests the prime minister is considering a ban in certain outdoor areas including pub gardens and outside hospitals. "Over 80,000 people lose their lives every year because of smoking. That's a preventable death and it's a huge burden on the NHS and it's a burden on the taxpayer," Mr Starmer said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM welcomes Bahrain's Crown Prince to Downing Street

Sir Keir Starmer welcomed Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to Downing Street on Tuesday. It comes after Starmer delivered a keynote speech in which he warned the autumn Budget would be "painful" for many households. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ukrainian President Zelensky attends cabinet meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended a meeting of the UK Cabinet on Friday as he became the first official visitor to Downing Street under Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership. Mr Zelensky briefed ministers about the situation in Ukraine and the need to expand Europe’s industrial defence base. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Zelensky meets Sir Keir Starmer during UK visit

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky met with UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer following the European leader's summit on Thursday. Zelensky was greeted by Mr Starmer outside 10 Downing Street before the pair went inside to attend a special Cabinet meeting. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ministers arrive in Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer chairs a Cabinet meeting in 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

Patel: I will revive the Conservative Party as its leader

Dame Priti Patel has promised to revive the Conservative Party as she launched her leadership campaign. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Keir Starmer sets out plans to rebuild UK's public finances

Sir Keir Starmer claimed his government "have done more in seven weeks than the Conservatives have done in seven years" as he criticised the former government for "leaving a black hole in public finances." Speaking from the rose garden in Downing Street, the prime minister said: "We will do the hard work to root out 14 years of rot, reverse a decade of decline and fix the foundations." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn