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From Harold Wilson to Liz Truss – what the fates of former prime ministers can teach Keir Starmer

Despite his name – honouring Keir Hardie, the first leader of the Labour party – Keir Starmer is not known to be a student of political history. This apparent incuriosity helps define an indistinct political identity.

The Conversation

Heritage, desire and diplomacy: why China still values scotch whisky

For more than a decade, China has been one of the most important growth engines for western luxury brands. From fashion and watches to fine wines and spirits, rising incomes and global exposure have fuelled an extraordinary appetite for premium products.

The Conversation

What’s the state of this Starmer-led nation? Speak to angry voters in Gorton and Denton and it all becomes clear

I had so many conversations with people fed up with all the chaos, deceit and U-turns. Politics must respond to this disenchantment, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

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Tories could be hit harder by local election U-turn than Labour, top pollster says

John Curtice says the Conservative Party is facing challenges in large county councils now being forced to organise May elections

The Independent UK

Tuesday briefing: The factors that will shape the future of Scotland

In today’s newsletter: As Scottish voters prepare to go to the polls, how can Labour, Reform and the Conservatives capitalise on weakening trust in the SNP?

The Guardian - UK

Epstein files end business, political careers across globe

The revelations aren't stopping, with new names — and new recriminations — coming to light every day.

Axios

Which parties run the councils where elections are no longer postponed?

Labour had initially intended to cancel polls in 30 areas, a move that would have impacted 4.5 million voters

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Why Starmer’s latest U-turn over local elections could be a gift for Reform

Ditching plans to delay votes in 30 English councils gives Nigel Farage chance to capitalise on Labour unpopularity

The Guardian - UK

UK and Canadian citizens can now travel visa-free to China for 30 days from February 17

British and Canadian citizens can now enjoy visa-free travel to mainland China for up to 30 days for tourism, business, or family visits, effective February 17th. This significant policy shift, initially lasting until year-end, aims to boost people-to-people exchanges and follows recent high-level discussions.

The Times of India

Labour’s local election U-turn will not undo yet another own goal

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Restoring the democratic right of 4 million people is the correct decision, but it cannot erase the impression of a flailing government lacking both consistency and some of the most basic political instincts

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on Palestine Action: banning the group was a step too far

Editorial: The high court was right to rule that ministers stretched terror laws in proscribing direct action. Protest should be policed by criminal law

The Guardian - UK

Starmer abandons plans to cancel May council elections in latest U-turn

Government agrees to pay Reform UK’s legal costs in further humiliation for prime minister

The Independent UK

Starmer’s options in funding a further defence spending rise would be limited

Competing domestic priorities, Treasury borrowing limits and already nervous lenders are among the many obstacles

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 up in quiet trading as defence stocks rise

Defence stocks were higher after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Britain must ‘go faster’ on defence spending.

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The Guardian - UK

Deeper and down with Keir Starmer

Brief letters: Status quo politician | Labour leader’s record | Spad news | Glow Baby | The bees’ trees

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What social media restrictions has Keir Starmer announced?

Before consultation on under-16s ban, government to crack down on AI chatbots and get powers to act more quickly

The Independent UK

Epstein’s global reach: The countries that have launched investigations into paedophile’s connections so far

IN FOCUS: Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to global figures have prompted multiple probes far beyond the United States. James C. Reynolds reports

The Guardian - UK

Starmer vows to fast-track social media law but says under-16s ban not definite

Prime minister says action will be taken on young people’s social media access in ‘months, not years’

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The Independent UK

Council elections to go ahead in May after legal challenge to Government

The Government said providing certainty to councils about their local elections ‘is now the most crucial thing’.

Evening Standard

Council elections to go ahead in May after Reform UK challenge to Government

The Government said providing certainty to councils about their local elections ‘is now the most crucial thing’.

The Independent UK

Starmer defends cabinet secretary frontrunner amid questions over her management style

The prime minister’s official spokesperson insisted that Antonia Romeo’s record ‘speaks for itself’

The Guardian - UK

Britain ‘needs to go faster’ on defence spending, Starmer says

PM says ‘we need to step up’ but sources clarify that is unlikely to mean spending 3% of GDP before next election

The Conversation

Why the UK has announced a border security deal with China – and what it could mean for small boat crossings

The UK’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, recently visited China to announce what was described as a reset in relations between London and Beijing. Among the economic and diplomatic announcements was a surprising element: a new agreement on border security.

Euronews

Munich Security Conference 2026: Wind of Change 2.0

The security precautions outside the MSC were as usual: barriers, a heavy police presence, meticulous checks. But as the conference draws to a close on Sunday evening, one irritating realisation remains: inside, nothing was the same, Dr Alexander Wolf writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

Evening Standard

Millions of Britons face more tax rises to boost defence spending to fight Vladimir Putin threat

The warning came as Sir Keir Starmer signalled he wanted to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2029

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