The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Once a PM is seen as hapless, there is no way back. But Labour has good plans – and with the political landscape fragmented, it could yet prevail, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

In today’s newsletter: New research shows that curbing work visas won’t help with British recruitment​, and could accelerate the collapse of ​essential service sectors already struggling to survive

The Prime Minister said it is the latest step being taken in the “21st century battle against violence against women and girls” online

PM says measure, also applied to deepfake nudes, is needed owing to a ‘national emergency’ of online misogyny

A Trump adviser has said there could be ‘kinetic action’ in the coming weeks

Ms Cooper will demand accountability for the atrocities unfolding in the country, highlighting the violence endured by women and girls

US President Donald Trump urged the UK not to "give away" the Diego Garcia base, deeming it crucial for potential US military action against Iran. This statement contradicts official US policy, which supports Britain's agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining a 100-year lease on…

US president had recently said the plan was the best deal Starmer could make

US president warns of ‘big mistake’ and ‘blight’ on ally – one day after backing agreement