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Keir Starmer's BIG Gaza Announcement\| UK Threatens to Recognise Palestine in September If Israel... n a major policy shift, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled that Britain may officially recognize the State of Palestine as early as September if Israel fails to make tangible progress toward a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:23Published 3 hours ago

PM: UK to recognise the state of Palestine The UK will recognise the state of Palestine in September unless Israel takes “substantive steps” to end the “appalling situation in Gaza”, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The UK and its allies need.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:47Published 4 hours ago

Angela Rayner hosts Lionesses at Downing Street celebration Angela Rayner hosts the Lionesses at Downing Street in celebration of their Euros victory. The deputy prime minister offers her and Sir Keir Starmer's congratulations to everyone involved in the team's.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:25Published 1 day ago

Trump and Starmer discuss 'desperate situation' in Gaza and ending the war in Ukraine Trump and Starmer discuss 'desperate situation' in Gaza and ending the war in Ukraine UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with US President Donald Trump on Monday at the American leader's golf resort.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:35Published 1 day ago

Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer arrive at Scotland US President Donald Trump arrives with Sir Keir Starmer at a golf course in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:52Published 1 day ago

Starmer arrives for Trump talks on trade and Gaza Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has arrived at Turnberry for talks with US President Donald Trump on Gaza and trade. The two will hold a meeting at Trump's golf resort in South Ayrshire on the third.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:07Published 1 day ago

Conservatives call for a ‘real’ deal over Gaza ceasefire Deputy Chairman for the Conservative Party Matt Vickers urges the government to secure a “real deal” as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to visit US President Donald Trump during his visit to.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:51Published 1 day ago

Starmer to press Trump on Gaza, trade in Scotland talks Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:40Published 1 day ago

British Trump Backers Warn Trump Not to “Trust Starmer”—UK PM Under Fire Ahead of Scotland Meeting As US President Donald Trump prepares for a bilateral meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on July 28, a small but vocal group of British Trump supporters showed up at Turnberry Golf Course.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:05Published 1 day ago

BREAKING: After France UK To Recognize The State Of Palestine \|‘Palestine Statehood An INALIENABLE…’ UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under growing international and domestic pressure to officially recognize the state of Palestine. Following France’s bold move and mounting calls from within his own.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:38Published 4 days ago

Labour MP: ‘Time is running out for Palestine’ Labour MP Stella Creasy has urged Sir Keir Starmer to recognise the state of Palestine now, warning that waiting could end hopes of a two-state solution. One of over 200 MPs to sign a letter to the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:12Published 4 days ago

Government anger at resident doctors’ five-day strike A five-day walkout by resident doctors in England began this morning after talks with the UK Government broke down on Tuesday. Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) are on picket lines.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:57Published 4 days ago

PM has 'a taste of India' Sir Keir Starmer and Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi have a cup of tea during a business showcase event at Chequers, the country house of the serving Prime Minister of the UK, near Aylesbury in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:26Published 5 days ago

Starmer hosts Indian PM at Chequers Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomes his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to Chequers ahead of signing an "historic" trade deal. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:43Published 5 days ago

Sir Keir Starmer hails the UK-India deal Sir Keir Starmer told media the signing of a trade deal was a “historic day” for the two countries. Speaking alongside his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, the prime minister said: “The UK-India.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:33Published 5 days ago

Tories warn of preferential treatment for Indian workers Shadow Policing Minister Matt Vickers remained cautious when asked about the new UK-India trade deal. Mr Vickers expressed concerns about foreign workers ''coming to this country and not contributing.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:39Published 6 days ago

PM accused of 'breaking charities' Sir Keir Starmer was accused of ''balancing the books off the back of children's hospices'' when appearing before the Liaison Committee. The prime minister said his government inherited a broken.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:17Published 1 week ago

Starmer: We need a ceasefire straight away ''The situation on the ground in Gaza is intolerable '' said Sir Keir Starmer, appearing before the Liaison Committee in the House of Commons. The Prime Minister said he is working hard with allies to.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:01Published 1 week ago

Starmer and Merz tour defence factory Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visit the Geo stationary Tele communications satellite room at the Airbus Defence and Space factory in Stevenage. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:39Published 2 weeks ago

Germany's Merz and UK's Starmer sign 'first of its kind' defence and migration treaty Germany's Merz and UK's Starmer sign 'first of its kind' defence and migration treaty UK and Germany signed a historic defence treaty on Thursday, ensuring mutual aid in attacks and targeting.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer: Our security starts in Ukraine At a joint press conference with Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Sir Keir Starmer said: “First thing we need to do is get Putin to the table for an unconditional ceasefire.'' Speaking at the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:34Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer and Merz sign historic UK-Germany treaty UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attend a signing ceremony of a wide-ranging bilateral cooperation treaty in London. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is making.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:35Published 2 weeks ago

PM welcomes German chancellor to Downing Street Sir Keir Starmer hosts German chancellor Friedrich Merz on his first official visit to the UK on Thursday as the Prime Minister seeks to boost ties on defence and tackling people smuggling operations... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:47Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer confirms voting age to be lowered to 16 Sir Keir Starmer sets out plans to lower the voting age to 16 ahead of the next General Election, saying if people are old enough to work and pay taxes, they should have a say in what you want your.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:31Published 2 weeks ago

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Rachel Reeves will 'of course' be chancellor in six months' time, says senior Starmer ally Rachel Reeves will "of course" be chancellor in six months' time, a senior ally of Sir Keir Starmer has said, despite last night's humiliating showdown over welfare cuts. Sky News - Published on July 2, 2025
Starmer survives rebellion as watered-down welfare cuts pass key vote Sir Keir Starmer's controversial welfare bill has passed its first hurdle in the Commons despite a sizeable rebellion from his MPs. Sky News - Published on July 1, 2025
Dozens of Labour MPs back fresh calls to vote down Starmer's welfare bill Nearly 40 Labour MPs have signalled they are still prepared to vote against Sir Keir Starmer's welfare cuts, despite the prime minister offering significant concessions to avoid a damaging rebellion. Sky News - Published on July 1, 2025

Dozens of MPs call on Starmer to 'urgently' establish Ukraine-style visa for Gazans Dozens of MPs have called on Sir Keir Starmer to "urgently" establish a Ukraine-style visa to allow Gazans with family in the UK to come to Britain. Sky News - Published on June 30, 2025
Starmer says he was 'heavily focused' on world affairs before U-turn on welfare Sir Keir Starmer has said he was "heavily focused" on world affairs before he was forced to U-turn on his welfare bill after rebellion by MPs. Sky News - Published on June 29, 2025
Fixing welfare a 'moral imperative', PM says, after government U-turn Sir Keir Starmer has said fixing the UK's welfare system is a "moral imperative" after the government's U-turn. Sky News - Published on June 28, 2025

Welfare concessions 'common sense', says PM - as he defends U-turn Sir Keir Starmer said changes to his welfare bill "strike the right balance" after making concessions to his backbench MPs. Sky News - Published on June 27, 2025
Starmer warned over fears of 'toothless' Hillsborough Law replacement More than 130 MPs have urged Sir Keir Starmer to deliver the Hillsborough Law as promised - amid claims it is being watered-down with a "toothless" replacement. Sky News - Published on June 27, 2025
A humiliating blow for Starmer, and the fallout will be felt way beyond this week First there was stonewalling, then the private complaints from MPs before a very public outburst that saw an eye-watering 127 MPs tell their prime minister they were going to defy him on a welfare.. Sky News - Published on June 26, 2025
The PM is in a hot mess - and I've never seen anything like it Less than a year ago in Downing Street, the bunting was out, and Keir Starmer was walking into No 10 to a chorus of cheers after winning a landslide victory. Sky News - Published on June 26, 2025

Welfare concessions are on the table, PM confirms ahead of crunch vote Concessions on welfare are being discussed with rebel MPs ahead of a crunch vote next week, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed. Sky News - Published on June 26, 2025
Welfare concessions should give people 'peace of mind', says health secretary Wes Streeting has suggested he is confident the government will now win a crunch vote on welfare cuts after Sir Keir Starmer made a number of concessions to prevent a damaging rebellion. Sky News - Published on June 26, 2025
Revealed: The frantic phone calls Starmer's team are making to stop rebellion that could defeat him Cabinet ministers have been asking Labour MPs to take their name off a rebel amendment to the government's controversial welfare bill, Sky News can reveal. Sky News - Published on June 25, 2025	PM says welfare vote will go ahead despite threat of Labour rebellion Sir Keir Starmer has said a vote on welfare reforms will go ahead next week despite an unprecedented number of Labour MPs expected to rebel. Sky News - Published on June 25, 2025
PM repeats 'moral case' for welfare cuts despite major rebellion among Labour MPs Sir Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his desire to push through controversial benefit cuts despite a mounting rebellion among his own MPs. Sky News - Published on June 24, 2025	What is Starmer's welfare bill and why is he facing a major Labour rebellion over it? Sir Keir Starmer faces the biggest rebellion of his premiership next week when his controversial welfare reforms are voted on in the Commons. Sky News - Published on June 24, 2025
Starmer says UK defence spend will more than double - without promising additional cash Sir Keir Starmer said the UK is set to increase spending on defence, security and resilience to 5% of GDP by 2035 to meet an "era of radical uncertainty" - but without promising any additional cash. Sky News - Published on June 23, 2025	Zelenskyy meets the King ahead of talks with Starmer The Ukrainian president has met the King at Windsor Castle ahead of talks with the prime minister. Sky News - Published on June 23, 2025
'Stability in Middle East is priority,' says Starmer - as he calls on Iran to 'return to negotiating table' Sir Keir Starmer has said stability in the Middle East is "a priority" following US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. Sky News - Published on June 22, 2025	Starmer tries to contain Labour rebellion over welfare reforms Sir Keir Starmer had a series of one-on-one meetings with Labour MPs on Friday to try to contain a rebellion on the government's welfare reforms. Sky News - Published on June 20, 2025
Government whip quits over Starmer's welfare cuts Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft has quit her job as a government whip in opposition to the government's plans to cut disability benefits. Sky News - Published on June 19, 2025	Starmer could allow Trump use of British bases to attack Iran, says Harriet Harman Sir Keir Starmer could end up allowing Donald Trump to use British bases to launch strikes on Iran, Harriet Harman has said. Sky News - Published on June 19, 2025
Judi Dench, Malala and Stanley Tucci join call to 'end UK complicity' in Gaza Dame Judi Dench, Malala and Stanley Tucci are among another 100 famous names who've added their signatures to a letter urging Sir Keir Starmer to "end the UK's complicity" in Gaza. Sky News - Published on June 18, 2025	'Britain's darkest secret': Grooming survivor calls for apology from Starmer A rape survivor who was abused by dozens of men has called on the prime minister to apologise for the delay in calling for a national inquiry into the grooming scandal. Sky News - Published on June 17, 2025
PM hits out at politicians who 'shout and scream but do nothing' over grooming gangs Sir Keir Starmer has said he gets "frustrated" with politicians who "shout and scream but do nothing" as he defended past comments about a grooming gangs inquiry. Sky News - Published on June 17, 2025	Narendra Modi-Donald Trump meeting at G-7 does not take place due to... US President Donald Trump met UK PM Keir Starmer and signed a document. He also met Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba, but failed to reach a common point. Why did he not meet PM Narendra Modi on the sidelines.. DNA - Published on June 17, 2025
US-UK trade deal 'done', says Trump as he meets Starmer at G7 The UK-US trade deal has been signed and is "done", US President Donald Trump has said as he met Sir Keir Starmer at the G7 summit. Sky News - Published on June 16, 2025	G7 to discuss further sanctions if Russia fails to come to negotiating table, PM says G7 allies will discuss further sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin does not agree to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine, Sir Keir Starmer has said. Sky News - Published on June 15, 2025
Sir Keir Starmer to launch new national inquiry into grooming gangs Sir Keir Starmer is to launch a new national inquiry into grooming gangs. Sky News - Published on June 14, 2025	Ahmedabad horror: London-bound Air India plane with 52 British nationals crashes; UK PM Keir Starmer calls it ‘devastating’ Following the devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his condolences, stating his thoughts are with the passengers and their families during this.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 12, 2025
Starmer will be breathing a sigh of relief to clinch shock victory over SNP and Reform UK Anything other than a win for Labour would have been a humiliation in this contest. Sky News - Published on June 6, 2025	Free school meals expansion 'down payment' on child poverty plan, says PM The expansion of free school meals is a "down payment" on the plan to lift children out of poverty, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he did not rule out scrapping the two-child benefit cap. Sky News - Published on June 5, 2025
German leader is meeting Trump for the first time, so will it be another Starmer love-in, or a Zelenskyy-style brush off? The German chancellor will hold his first face-to-face meeting with President Trump later. Sky News - Published on June 4, 2025	Keir Starmer has some big decisions to make - and may not have long to make them Barely a day after lift-off for the Strategic Defence Review, there are serious questions about whether the government needs to go further. Sky News - Published on June 3, 2025
How does Starmer balance the warfare state with the welfare state? Clement Attlee was the Labour prime minister credited with creating the welfare state. Sky News - Published on June 2, 2025	PM says he won't set 'arbitrary date' for spending 3% of GDP on defence Sir Keir Starmer has refused to say when the government could hit its "ambition" to spend 3% of GDP on defence amid questions over where the money will come from. Sky News - Published on June 2, 2025
Fourth man arrested over fires at properties and car linked to Keir Starmer A fourth man has been arrested over a series of fires at properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Sky News - Published on June 2, 2025	UK gears up to combat Russian threat - but questions remain about funding for new spending Sir Keir Starmer will pledge to buy more attack submarines and put the military on a war footing as part of a major defence review - but without making any new spending promises. Sky News - Published on June 1, 2025
Starmer says government 'will look at' scrapping two-child benefits limit Sir Keir Starmer has said his government "will look at" scrapping the two-child benefits limit. Sky News - Published on May 29, 2025	Farage's 'fantasy' policies will lead to Liz Truss-style economic meltdown, Starmer to warn Nigel Farage's "fantasy" policies will lead to a Liz Truss-style economic meltdown, the prime minister will warn today. Sky News - Published on May 29, 2025
Pressure grows on Starmer as Reform's two-child benefit cap move parks tanks on Labour's lawn No U-turn comes without a political cost. Sky News - Published on May 25, 2025	PM could lift controversial benefit cap in budget - as Farage makes two big election promises Sir Keir Starmer could decide to lift the two-child benefit cap in the autumn budget, amid further pressure from Nigel Farage to appeal to traditional Labour voters. Sky News - Published on May 24, 2025
Netanyahu launches attack on Starmer, Macron and Carney after embassy shooting Benjamin Netanyahu has blamed Sir Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Mark Carney for fuelling antisemitism after two Israeli embassy workers were shot dead in Washington DC. Sky News - Published on May 22, 2025	Starmer's winter fuel cut U-turn claim 'not credible' Sir Keir Starmer's claim he is U-turning on cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners because he now has the money is not "credible", Harriet Harman has said. Sky News - Published on May 22, 2025
UK signs deal to hand over control of Chagos islands The UK has signed a long-awaited deal to hand control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed. Sky News - Published on May 22, 2025	Botched partial winter fuel U-turn could have profound consequences for Starmer The utter crass political mishandling of yesterday's botched partial winter fuel U-turn could have profound consequences for Sir Keir Starmer. Sky News - Published on May 22, 2025
PM says he 'wants to ensure' more pensioners are eligible for winter fuel payments Sir Keir Starmer has said the government wants to make more pensioners eligible for winter fuel payments. Sky News - Published on May 21, 2025	Sir Keir Starmer confirms U-turn over unpopular winter fuel policy Sir Keir Starmer has said he will "look" at the unpopular winter fuel policy to make more pensioners eligible for the payments. Sky News - Published on May 21, 2025

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