Starmer calls for deeper defence co-operation with European Union Sir Keir Starmer addressed EU leaders as he became the first UK prime minister to join the European Council members since Brexit. Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025
Starmer leaves Brussels with a tariff-free Trump sycophancy surplus PM and Nato’s secretary general were in perfect agreement that the orange manchild is a sensible, super-smart genius The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025
NATO chief says European defence without US ‘will not work’ Mark Rutte says trade tensions under Trump will not affect NATO’s deterrence, stressing unity in military alliance. Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2025
Starmer walks Trump tightrope between Europe and US as tariff war sparks market turmoil PM sits down for dinner with EU leaders over post-Brexit reset – but president hints at deal with UK to avoid tariffs The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025
Keir Starmer says he wants ‘ambitious security partnership’ with EU PM says UK does not have to choose between Europe and US, before meeting EU leaders in Brussels The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025
UK will ‘stay resolute’ in commitment to working with US and EU, says Starmer The prospect of a trade war with the US has loomed over the Prime Minister’s trip to Brussels. Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025
Keir Starmer says it's 'early days' on Donald Trump's tariff threats KEIR Starmer sought to downplay the threat of American tariffs on the UK – as he insisted that Britain did not need to pick between close ties… The National (Scotland) · Feb 3, 2025
Keir Starmer Navigates Diplomatic Tightrope In Brussels Meeting British PM Keir Starmer navigates post-Brexit EU and U.S. trade relations, emphasizing cooperation and security amidst challenges. Top News · Feb 3, 2025
Watch live: Starmer urges Nato leaders in Brussels to step up support for Ukraine Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer visits Nato headquarters in Brussels as he is set to urge other world leaders that Europe must bear down on Vladimir Putin’s Russia as its economy falters in the wake of sanctions. The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025
No 10 says trade with US ‘fair and balanced’ after Trump says UK ‘out of line’ US President Donald Trump suggested in comments overnight that he is poised to expand his tariff regime to both the UK and the EU. Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025
Keir Starmer says he does not accept UK has to choose between US and EU – as it happened Prime minister says both US and Europe are important to UK as he holds press conference with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025
Whisky tariff fears as Donald Trump claims UK ‘out of line’ after EU meeting THE looming prospect of a trade war with the US and fears Donald Trump could bring back a damaging whisky tariff have been heightened after the US… The National (Scotland) · Feb 3, 2025
Trump claims UK ‘out of line’ as he threatens to expand tariffs to Europe Sir Keir Starmer is visiting Brussels on Monday to discuss defence issues, but the looming trade war with the US could overshadow talks. The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Feb 3, 2025 EU leaders in Brussels to push for more security, defence funding European Union leaders are gathering in Brussels on Monday to discuss boosting Europe's military funding in the face of multiple threats, including Russia's war on Ukraine – which is about to enter its third year.
International Business Times · Feb 3, 2025 Eyeing Trump And Putin, EU, UK, NATO Leaders Talk Defence EU leaders huddle Monday with Britain's prime minister and the head of NATO to discuss efforts to boost Europe's defences faced with an aggressive Russia -- as Donald Trump demands America's allies spend much more.
International Business Times · Feb 3, 2025 Starmer To Urge Europe To 'Bear Down' On Putin At Landmark Talks Prime Minister Keir Starmer will urge European leaders to "continue bearing down" on Russian President Vladimir Putin when the UK premier becomes the first to attend a European Council gathering since Brexit on Monday.
The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2025 Starmer challenges EU leaders to boost defence spending ahead of post-Brexit reset talks At a meeting with EU heads of state in Brussels on Monday, the prime minister will challenge Britain’s European allies to ramp up their defence spending to keep the continent safe from Vladimir Putin’s ‘campaign of sabotage and destruction’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025 Starmer calls on European leaders to put more economic pressure on Russia PM wants to ‘see all allies stepping up’, saying Donald Trump’s threat of sanctions has rattled Vladimir Putin
Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2025 Starmer to urge European chiefs to bear down on Russia at EU meeting The Prime Minister will meet European Council leaders as he continues efforts to ‘reset’ Britain’s relationship with the trade bloc.
The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2025 Takeaways from the AP interview with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy The Associated Press interviewed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a crucial juncture of the nearly three-year war against Russia’s full-scale invasion
Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2025 Tories urge Starmer not to accept more EU influence amid drive for closer ties Kemi Badenoch challenged the Prime Minister to meet five ‘tests’ of maintaining UK sovereignty following Brexit.
The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2025 Starmer urged to avoid EU influence for sake of pursing US trade deal Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has accused the prime minister of ‘trying to reopen the divisions of the past and edge us back into the EU’
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2025 Judicial review must be heard on how UK can sell F-35 parts to Israel, judge rules Hearing likely in May, seven months after government decided to carve out F-35 parts from arms export ban
International Business Times · Jan 31, 2025 Norway Seizes Russian-crewed Ship Over Suspected Cable Damage Norwegian police said on Friday they had seized a Norwegian-owned ship at Latvia's request over its suspected involvement in damage done to a Baltic Sea cable.