Category: UK Politics

Anger over Vance ‘random country’ peacekeeping remark Becky Morton Political reporter The US vice-president has sparked a row with his comments about a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine. UK opposition politicians accused JD Vance of disrespecting British forces after he said a US stake in Ukraine’s economy was a “better security guarantee than 20,000 troops… Continue reading Anger over Vance ‘random country’ peacekeeping remark

Tough talks on Ukraine to come, minister says Agreeing a deal to end the war in Ukraine will involve “difficult diplomatic conversations” with allies, a UK defence minister has said. Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard said options were on the table but insisted nothing had been agreed, after a summit of western leaders in London.… Continue reading Tough talks on Ukraine to come, minister says

Starmer announces ‘coalition of the willing’ to guarantee Ukraine peace 2 hours ago Vicky Wong BBC News EPA UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a four-point plan to work with Ukraine to end the war and to defend it from Russia. The UK, France and other countries in a “coalition of the willing” would… Continue reading Starmer announces ‘coalition of the willing’ to guarantee Ukraine peace

Starmer and Zelensky set to meet at Downing Street Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet in Downing Street on Saturday afternoon, No 10 has said. Zelensky arrived at Stansted Airport at approximately 11:20 local time, after his White House meeting with US President Donald Trump on Friday descended into… Continue reading Starmer and Zelensky set to meet at Downing Street

Starmer speaks to Trump and Zelensky after White House row Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after a meeting between the two leaders in Washington descended into a row about US support for Ukraine. Zelensky was welcomed to the White House by Trump, but… Continue reading Starmer speaks to Trump and Zelensky after White House row

UK-US trade deal could mean tariffs ‘not necessary’, says Trump A trade deal between the US and UK could happen “very quickly”, President Donald Trump said at a joint press conference with Sir Keir Starmer. Speaking during the prime minister’s visit to the White House, Trump envisaged “a real trade deal” which could see the… Continue reading UK-US trade deal could mean tariffs ‘not necessary’, says Trump

MP Mike Amesbury’s jail term suspended on appeal 2 hours ago Paul Burnell BBC News PA Media MP Mike Amesbury, who admitted repeatedly punching a constituent in the street, has had his 10-week prison sentence suspended following an appeal. The Runcorn and Helsby MP assaulted Paul Fellows, 45, following a row in Frodsham, Cheshire, last… Continue reading MP Mike Amesbury’s jail term suspended on appeal

Potential flashpoints ahead as Starmer prepares to meet Trump 48 minutes ago Chris Mason Reporting fromTravelling with the prime minister Alice Thompson Senior political producer Sir Keir Starmer has reiterated his call for a US security guarantee in Ukraine to deter Vladimir Putin from invading again, as he prepares to meet Donald Trump. Speaking on… Continue reading Potential flashpoints ahead as Starmer prepares to meet Trump

Chris Mason: Starmer upends Labour manifesto to confront Europe’s new reality A big moment and a big decision, ahead of a big meeting. The government’s announcement that it will crank up defence spending and shrivel the international aid budget amounts to a big shift in strategy, posture and political positioning. Take a look at the… Continue reading Chris Mason: Starmer upends Labour manifesto to confront Europe’s new reality

Mobile phone thieves targeted in flagship crime bill Police will be given new powers targeting anti-social behaviour and be allowed to search homes for stolen mobile phones without a warrant under major legislation to be unveiled in Parliament. The Crime and Policing Bill is at the heart of what the government calls its “Safer Streets… Continue reading Mobile phone thieves targeted in flagship crime bill