Starmer is running on a ticket of change - but what he is promising may take years to deliver
Thursday, 16 May 2024 The stump speech, rolled up sleeves and a "first steps" six-point plan: Sir Keir Starmer is clear he isn't the heir to Blair, but he certainly evoked the spirit of Tony Blair who, back in 1997, issued a five-point pledge card with the strap line: "Keep this card and see that we keep our promises."
Sir Keir Starmer says talks on a potential ceasefire in Ukraine are "not at the end of the process" and any ceasefire has “got to be lasting, because I don’t trust Putin”. Asked about the suggestion the US could recognise Russia's annexation of Crimea; the prime minister tells broadcasters: "Ultimately that is a matter for the Ukrainians”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer hosts the prime minister of Palestine Mohammad Mustafa for talks at 10 Downing Street. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer says he does not want to see industrial action over public sector pay, saying “I don’t think anybody wants to see strikes”. The prime minister is keen to talk about the different approach between his government and the last Conservative administration saying, “we’ve got our doctors and nurses on the frontline providing care, rather than on the picket line”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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