The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Burnham awaits Labour’s verdict on by-election bid

The party’s National Executive Committee is expected to meet virtually.

Evening Standard · Jan 25

Now is not the time to undermine the prime minister

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Andy Burnham is seeking permission to return to the Commons, but he would be a distraction for Keir Starmer

The Independent UK · Jan 24

'Greatest of all warriors': Donald Trump praises ‘brave’ British soldiers; remarks follow row over Nato, Afghanistan

Donald Trump lauded British soldiers as "great and very brave warriors" in Afghanistan, a day after UK PM Keir Starmer condemned Trump's earlier remarks about NATO allies' frontline contributions as "insulting and appalling." Trump reiterated his skepticism about NATO's collective defense. Starmer paid tribute to the 457 British service personnel…

The Times of India · Jan 24

Starmer allies urge him to block Andy Burnham from running in byelection

Greater Manchester mayor has applied to stand for Labour in Gorton and Denton, setting up potential fight for PM’s political future

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24

'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

Australia's next ambassador to the US has been welcomed as the right person to drive progress on the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.

AAP · Jan 24

Labour at war over Andy Burnham as deadline for Commons comeback bid looms

As a mayor Mr Burnham has to apply to Labour’s powerful ruling body, the National Executive Committee (NEC), whose membership includes many Starmer loyalists, for permission to stand in by-election

The Independent UK · Jan 24

Andy Burnham latest: Mayor ‘disappointed’ after bid to return as Labour MP in by-election is blocked

Manchester mayor also voices criticism about ‘way party is being run’ and hits back at those supporting blocking of path back to Westminster

The Independent UK · Jan 24

Wall Street landlords have met a surprising opponent in Trump. So why is Starmer courting them?

To win votes, Trump can afford to face up to corporate power – to deliver his promised 1.5m homes, Starmer can’t, says writer and researcher Adam Almeida

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24

Angela Rayner ‘to back Andy Burnham standing as MP’ paving way for Westminster return

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has been seen as a rival to Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership

The Independent UK · Jan 24

New fissure? After Greenland thaw, Trump-Europe tensions reignite — what triggered the row this time

President Trump's remarks questioning NATO allies' sacrifices in Afghanistan and their commitment to the US have ignited anger across Europe. Leaders from the UK, France, and Poland have strongly rebuked the comments, highlighting their own significant losses and unwavering support for the alliance. This latest dispute underscores growing European concerns…

The Times of India · Jan 24