The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Prime Minister has lost ‘grip’ over the lobbying of his own MPs, says Starmer

Scott Benton showed a ‘flagrant disregard’ for the rules MPs are expected to follow, the Labour leader said.

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

Asylum seeker plan for RAF base would 'ruin Dambusters' legacy', warns Keir Starmer

The Labour leader hit out at Tory plans to place 2,000 migrants at RAF Scampton - once home to the famous 617 Squadron and the Red Arrows

Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2023

Use of barges and RAF sites to house migrants is evidence of failure – Starmer

The Government should focus on tackling the backlog of asylum claims, the Labour leader said.

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

Starmer promises specialist rape courts as he calls waits for victims ‘scandal’

Labour highlighted figures showing the rape victim drop-out rate doubling since 2015.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

OPINION - Nicola Sturgeon’s husband arrested in SNP finances probe

The arrest of Peter Murrell, husband of Nicola Sturgeon and until recently chief executive of the SNP, is a stunning development. Yet one can’t help but imagine the consequences had it occurred prior to 15 February, the day the then-first minister announced her shock resignation.

Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2023

Three years of Starmer: is there a clear vision for power?

Keir Starmer has pledged to be “ruthless” in his pursuit of Downing Street, but according to recent polling, still has much to do to convince the public that he has a plan for government.

The Week · Apr 5, 2023

OPINION - I’m a Trinny Triber — hooray for this glorious new wave of real role models

There’s a powerful new underground movement sweeping the nation and indeed the globe. A force to be reckoned with. Middle-aged women have a commander-in-chief. We are part of a tribe and Trinny Woodall is our spiritual leader.

Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2023

King Charles hosts Gareth Southgate and Keir Starmer at first ‘dine and sleep’ of reign

The monarch held a dinner party for his guests at his historic castle on Tuesday evening.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Footage emerges of Labour’s Keir Starmer in his radical younger days

Same haircut, different views?

Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2023

Tories plan to celebrate the NHS with £130 a head dinner at exclusive Carlton Club

The Health Secretary and Party Chairman are due to attend

Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2023