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Politics live: Starmer ‘determined’ to see through Chagos Islands deal despite Trump’s latest tirade

The president warned against the loss of the US-UK military base on Diego Garcia

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: president’s ‘board of peace’ set to meet, minus some key US allies

criticised the organisation’s murky funding and political mandate – key US politics stories from Wednesday 18 February at a glance

The Guardian - US

Reeves is warned her ‘dysfunctional’ policy on fiscal rules is hindering the economy

Chancellor’s approach likened to ‘watching speedometer while ignoring whether brakes are working’

The Independent UK

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New law could see tech firms fined over non-consensual intimate images shared online

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

The Independent UK

Tech firms must remove ‘revenge porn’ in 48 hours or risk being blocked, says Starmer

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

The Guardian - UK

US is getting closer to war with Iran, Trump sources warn

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

The Independent UK

Yvette Cooper leads calls to end ‘unimaginable suffering’ in Sudan

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

The Independent UK

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‘Do not give away Diego Garcia’: Trump cautions UK amid US-Iran tensions

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…

The Times of India

Trump tells Starmer handing Chagos Islands to Mauritius is a ‘big mistake’

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

The Guardian - UK

Trump slates Keir Starmer over Chagos Islands lease deal – in third U-turn on UK deal with Mauritius

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

The Independent UK

Britain accuses Trump of yo-yoing over Chagos Islands after he slams Starmer's 'big mistake' on military base deal

The plans would see the UK lease the military complex on Diego Garcia from Mauritius at a cost of £35 billion

Evening Standard

Trump tells Starmer not to give away Chagos Islands day after US backed deal

The plans would see the UK lease the base on Diego Garcia from Mauritius at a cost of £35 billion over the next century.

Evening Standard

The Guardian view on UK-EU defence: moving in the right direction, much too slowly

The threat of Russian aggression makes a compelling case for urgent continental cooperation

The Guardian - UK

UK police forces assess allegations from Epstein files

British police forces are working together to assess potential crimes revealed in documents from the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

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Evening Standard

PM extolls importance of standing ‘side by side’ with Welsh FM

Sir Keir Starmer says he will deliver rail improvements ‘side by side’ with Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan.

The Independent UK

Former cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure better medical care for Imran Khan in prison

More than a dozen former international cricket captainshave urged Pakistan’s government to ensure better prison treatment and medical care for former cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer defends U-turn on plans to delay some local elections

Votes in 30 English councils will now go ahead.

The Independent UK

Reform to reinstate two-child benefit cap as Jenrick pledges ‘fiscal discipline’

Sir Keir Starmer criticised Robert Jenrick’s announcement as ‘shameful’, as Reform’s Treasury spokesperson claimed the policy is unaffordable.

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Evening Standard

'Shy Labour voters' could save Starmer from defeat by Reform or Greens in Gorton by-election says polls expert

The three parties are ramping up their campaigns ahead of polling day on February 26

The Guardian - UK

Boss of BAE Systems urges ministers to publish delayed military spending plan

CEO of UK’s biggest defence company says delay is holding back industry investment as BAE posts record sales

The Guardian - UK

While we’re seeking to fix what’s wrong with Britain, look hard at our policy-lite, sensation-seeking media

Mandelson, Trump, Send: all need explanation with thought and clarity. We must end this obsession with ‘hot takes’, says Roger Mosey, former head of BBC TV News

Evening Standard

Another senior London Labour councillor joins Greens as wave of defections from Keir Starmer's party continues

James McAsh blamed Labour becoming ‘intolerant of anyone pushing for progressive change’ for his defection

The Guardian - UK

UK politics: Starmer says Reform’s pledge to restore two-child benefit cap in full is ‘shameful’ – as it happened

Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick has announced party’s plans to cut welfare spending

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer reiterates backing for Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to bring together Palestinian and Israeli officials in a push for progress.

Evening Standard

BAE Systems profits leap amid ‘new era’ of defence spending

Europe’s biggest defence contractor reported better-than-expected underlying earnings of £3.32 billion for 2025, up 12% on 2024.

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