The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

‘Made in Europe’ EU industrial strategy could hit supply chains, UK minister warns

Nick Thomas-Symonds says move could also create unnecessary UK-EU trade barriers and increase costs

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19

Who is Antonia Romeo? Starmer appoints first-ever woman UK cabinet secretary in historic Whitehall moment

In a historic first for Britain’s civil service, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Dame Antonia Romeo as cabinet secretary, making her the first woman in the role’s 110-year history and placing her at the apex of Whitehall’s powerful administrative machinery.

The Times of India · Feb 19

‘He was never a prince’: Virginia Giuffre’s family speaks out as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested in the UK

While the arrest was not in connection to sexual abuse allegations against the former prince, it was welcomed by the family of Giuffre, who was among his accusers

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Keir Starmer blocking US from attacking Iran from Diego Garcia, report says – as it happened

Under existing agreements, the British government must issue clearance to the US before it can carry out military operations from UK bases

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19

Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as head of civil service

‘Outstanding public servant’ becomes first woman to hold cabinet secretary role

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19

Antonia Romeo is appointed as UK’s top civil servant

The appointment comes after allegations emerged that Romeo was previously spoken to about her management style

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Reform UK plan to rip up Equality Act shocking and un-British, says Starmer

PM argues party wants to send women back to ‘old days’, as he also urges Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to speak to authorities

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19

For or against? Timeline of Trump’s meandering position on UK Chagos deal

Washington has given its backing to the agreement only to withdraw it again – and then repeat the cycle

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19

Starmer warned UK faces ‘1936 moment’ as ex-defence chiefs urge spending boost

‘Global conflict is highly likely if we don’t invest in deterrence now,’ they say

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Starmer brands Reform plan to scrap Equality Act ‘anti-British’

He said he ‘shuddered to think’ what women would make of the policy

The Independent UK · Feb 19