India  
 
NewsR.in

Starmer's Debut as PM: Calls for Diversity in Parliament, Heads to NATO Summit | Watch

Video Credit: Oneindia - Duration: 03:31s - Published
Starmer's Debut as PM: Calls for Diversity in Parliament, Heads to NATO Summit | Watch

Starmer's Debut as PM: Calls for Diversity in Parliament, Heads to NATO Summit | Watch

In his debut address as Prime Minister in the Commons, Sir Keir Starmer began by extending his congratulations to Sir Lindsay Hoyle on his re-election as Speaker.

He acknowledged Sir Lindsay's leadership over the most diverse parliament in the UK's history in terms of race and gender representation.

Starmer expressed pride in the role his party has played in achieving this diversity, along with contributions from all parties.

He highlighted the significance of the current parliament hosting the largest cohort of LGBT+ MPs globally.

Additionally, Sir Keir congratulated Sir Edward Leigh on becoming the new Father of the House and recognized Diane Abbott as the new Mother of the House, celebrating their contributions and milestones in parliamentary service.

#KeirStarmer #KeirStarmerUKPM #RishiSunak #UKParliament #KeirStarmerSwornIn #UKPM #FirstSpeech #Commons #Parliament #Diversity #LGBT+MPs #RaceAndGender #SirLindsayHoyle #FatherOfTheHouse #MotherOfTheHouse #SirEdwardLeigh #DianeAbbott #UKPolitics #HistoricMoment ~PR.152~ED.155~HT.336~GR.124~


You Might Like


đź’ˇ newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Keir Starmer Keir Starmer Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024

PM: We are not at the end of process on Ukraine ceasefire [Video]

PM: We are not at the end of process on Ukraine ceasefire

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

Credit: ODN    Duration: 01:25Published
Keir Starmer hosts Palestine PM at 10 Downing Street [Video]

Keir Starmer hosts Palestine PM at 10 Downing Street

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

Credit: ODN    Duration: 01:33Published
PM: Nobody wants to see NHS strikes [Video]

PM: Nobody wants to see NHS strikes

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

Credit: ODN    Duration: 01:41Published

Tory-Reform coalition would be 'disaster for Britain', says Sir Keir Starmer

 A coalition between the Conservatives and Reform would be a "disaster for Britain", Sir Keir Starmer has said as he defended his record on immigration.
Sky News

Local elections 2025: The poll where voters roll the dice?

 This week's set of elections across England will be a series of firsts: it will be the first big ballot box test of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership and Kemi..
Sky News

Lindsay Hoyle Lindsay Hoyle British politician (born 1957)

Big Ben light switched on to mark end of WWII blackouts [Video]

Big Ben light switched on to mark end of WWII blackouts

On Thursday evening, Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle turned on the Ayrton Light above Big Ben to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War blackouts. In peacetime, the lantern light always shone out after sunset in order to show that the House of Commons was at work. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 02:57Published
Speaker turns on Big Ben's light to mark WW2's end [Video]

Speaker turns on Big Ben's light to mark WW2's end

The speaker of the House of Commons turned on Big Ben's symbolic light as part of the VE Day anniversary celebrations. Sir Lindsay Hoyle replicated former speaker Douglas Clifton Brown who switched on the light at the top of Big Ben in 1945, which symbolised the end of the blackouts in London during the Second World War. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 01:00Published

Parliament Parliament Legislative body of government

'Call special Parliament session to demonstrate national unity': Congress on Pahalgam terror attack

 Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have urged Prime Minister Modi to convene a special Parliament session to address the Pahalgam terror..
IndiaTimes

'Collective resolve': Kharge writes to PM Modi urging special Parliament session on Pahalgam attack

 Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress President, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a special parliamentary session. This request follows the terror attack..
IndiaTimes

Kapil Sibal suggests PM Modi form special session to discuss Pahalgam terror attack

 Kapil Sibal proposed a special Parliament session to address the Pahalgam terror attack, emphasizing national unity against terrorism. He advocated for an..
IndiaTimes

All-party meeting underway at Parliament building, leaders observe two minutes of silence to honour Pahalgam victims

 Following the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district which killed 26 lives, an all-party meeting was called by the central government..
DNA
Sir Keir Starmer travels to Parliament for PMQs [Video]

Sir Keir Starmer travels to Parliament for PMQs

Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street and arrives at Parliament ahead of his first appearance at Prime Minister's Questions after the Easter recess. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 00:53Published