The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Britain should talk itself up more, says Starmer on return from China

It was the first visit by a British prime minister since 2018 as Labour attempts to ‘reset’ relations with Beijing.

The Independent UK · Jan 31

Starmer attacks ‘poisonous division’ of Reform after Tommy Robinson endorsement

The endorsement ‘tells you everything’ about Reform’s approach to by-election, says PM

The Independent UK · Jan 31

Starmer criticises Tommy Robinson endorsement of Reform UK by-election candidate

The Prime Minister was also asked if the Gorton and Denton poll should be viewed as a referendum on his premiership.

Evening Standard · Jan 31

Starmer invites Japanese PM to Chequers at end of east Asia trip

The Prime Minister is in Japan after his four-day trip to China ended.

Evening Standard · Jan 31

‘My ground rent increased by 9,400% after I bought my flat’

The government’s announcement of a ground rent cap of £250 has left some delighted – but others feel more needs to be done

The Independent UK · Jan 31

‘Quietly, subtly, the outsider’: Andy Burnham’s dress sense decoded

Ditching the traditional suit and tie for understated all black ‘is as calculated as any Westminster suit, just aimed at a different audience’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31

New Epstein file photos appear to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on floor with woman

Sir Keir Starmer says Andrew ‘should be prepared’ to testify before the US Congress about his links to Jeffrey Epstein following the latest disclosure of files

The Independent UK · Jan 31

Keir Starmer touches down in Japan as east Asia visit concludes

Sir Keir said he was looking forward to discussing defence and security with the country’s new PM, Sanae Takaichi.

The Independent UK · Jan 31

UK and EU to explore renewed talks on defence cooperation

Keir Starmer says he wants to ‘go further’ in relations with Brussels as ministers look to restart stalled negotiations

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31

Pokemon card event at controversial shrine to Japanese war dead canceled after China protests

A Pokemon card event for Saturday at Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine was canceled and the Pokemon Company, an affiliate of Japanese game maker Nintendo, apologized following a backlash from China, as tensions between the two sides escalated

The Independent UK · Jan 31