Category: UK Politics

Chris Mason: Starmer quizzed over Biden’s gaffe at Nato summit EPA Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC 46 minutes ago From the exit poll, to the White House balcony – it has been quite a week for Sir Keir Starmer. The prime minister is clearly revelling in his new role, with his nine years in opposition… Continue reading Chris Mason: Starmer quizzed over Biden’s gaffe at Nato summit

Keir Starmer says Joe Biden ‘on really good form’ This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC Kate Whannel Political reporter 11 July 2024, 17:01 BST Updated 2 minutes ago Sir Keir Starmer has described the US president as being… Continue reading Keir Starmer says Joe Biden ‘on really good form’

Braverman in spat with Badenoch over ‘breakdown’ jibe PA Vicki Young Deputy political editor Kate Whannel Political reporter 10 July 2024, 18:43 BST Updated 3 hours ago A row has broken out between potential Tory leadership rivals Suella Braverman and Kemi Badenoch after Mrs Badenoch accused the former home secretary of having a “very public”… Continue reading Braverman in spat with Badenoch over ‘breakdown’ jibe

Starmer and Biden to meet for first time on US visit PA Media Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter, BBC News @_JennyMcKiernan 10 July 2024, 12:03 BST Updated 3 hours ago Sir Keir Starmer will have his first face-to-face meeting with US President Joe Biden in the White House later. The prime minister travelled to the US… Continue reading Starmer and Biden to meet for first time on US visit

Starmer proud of ‘most diverse’ Parliament ever House of Commons Becky Morton Political reporter @beckyrmorton 9 July 2024 Sir Keir Starmer has praised the new Parliament as the most diverse in terms of race and gender “this country has ever seen” in his first speech to the Commons as prime minister. He vowed to “put… Continue reading Starmer proud of ‘most diverse’ Parliament ever

PM says defence spending commitment ‘cast iron’ – but won’t give timeline PA Media Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC 51 minutes ago Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK has a “cast iron commitment” to spending 2.5% of national income on defence – but is still refusing to put a timeline on when… Continue reading PM says defence spending commitment ‘cast iron’ – but won’t give timeline

‘Levelling up’ phrase to be erased, says minister PA Media Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent Kate Whannel Political reporter 9 July 2024, 08:51 BST Comments Updated 33 minutes ago The new Labour government is replacing the words ‘levelling up’ with ‘local government’ in the department’s name and ministerial titles, minister Jim McMahon has said. Levelling… Continue reading ‘Levelling up’ phrase to be erased, says minister

Growth is UK’s ‘national mission’, chancellor to say in first speech Reuters 3 hours ago Rachel Reeves will promise to make kickstarting economic growth a “national mission”, in her first speech as chancellor. Speaking to business leaders at the Treasury later, Ms Reeves will set out Labour’s plan for the economy and say the era… Continue reading Growth is UK’s ‘national mission’, chancellor to say in first speech

Starmer and Swinney to work together on ‘common ground’ PA Media Claire Diamond BBC Scotland News 7 July 2024 Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has met First Minister John Swinney for the first time since Labour’s landslide election win. Speaking after their meeting, the prime minister said his new government “got a clear mandate for… Continue reading Starmer and Swinney to work together on ‘common ground’

Government in Tata talks but not guaranteeing all jobs This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Mark Palmer & Nick Bourne BBC News 22 minutes ago The UK government’s new business secretary has said “job guarantees” will form part of the negotiations with steel… Continue reading Government in Tata talks but not guaranteeing all jobs