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Zelensky meets Starmer as he seeks more support for war

Zelensky meets Starmer as he seeks more support for war EPA Sean Seddon BBC News Jonathan Beale Defence correspondent 10 October 2024, 09:06 BST Comments Updated 3 hours ago Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has held talks with Volodymyr Zelensky in Downing Street, as the Ukrainian president seeks to shore up European support for his… Continue reading Zelensky meets Starmer as he seeks more support for war

Government to outline major overhaul of workers’ rights

Government to outline major overhaul of workers’ rights Getty Images Lora Jones Business reporter, BBC News 1 hour ago A planned overhaul of workers’ rights would give millions of people the right to claim unpaid parental leave and stronger protections from unfair dismissal from their first day in a job. The government is set to… Continue reading Government to outline major overhaul of workers’ rights

Cleverly ahead in Tory race, as Tugendhat voted out

Cleverly ahead in Tory race, as Tugendhat voted out PA Media Sam Francis Political reporter @DavidSamFrancis 8 October 2024, 15:32 BST Updated 19 minutes ago Tom Tugendhat has been knocked out of the Conservative leadership race, leaving three candidates to face another round of voting by MPs on Wednesday. James Cleverly leapt into the lead… Continue reading Cleverly ahead in Tory race, as Tugendhat voted out

A day of reflection, Lammy says one year after Hamas attack

A day of reflection, Lammy says one year after Hamas attack Reuters 7 October 2024, 12:07 BST Updated 2 hours ago Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said it was “a day of deep reflection and pain”, as he commemorated the victims of Hamas’s 7 October attack on Israel. Lammy described the attack last year, which… Continue reading A day of reflection, Lammy says one year after Hamas attack

Starmer ‘pleased’ assisted dying vote will take place

Starmer ‘pleased’ assisted dying vote will take place Kate Whannel Political reporter 3 hours ago Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “very pleased” MPs will get the chance to debate and vote on the issue of assisted dying. The prime minister confirmed his government would remain neutral on the subject and that his MPs… Continue reading Starmer ‘pleased’ assisted dying vote will take place