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The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Starmer promises action on small boat migrants as pressure mounts on Government

Former lord chancellor Lord Falconer said the Government had to convince people it had an answer to the crisis.

Evening Standard

Ministers brace for fresh protests and legal battles after asylum hotel ruling

Labour’s former lord chancellor, Lord Falconer, said people expected action.

Evening Standard

South London councillor resigns from Labour over ‘bullying and racism’

Martin Abrams, a Lambeth councillor for Streatham St Leonard’s ward since 2022, announced his resignation on social media

Evening Standard

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Voices: Which heads will roll in Starmer’s Downing Street shake-up?

INSIDE WESTMINSTER: Keir Starmer’s principal private secretary is but the latest of his appointees to have been a disappointment to him – a full reshuffle of the PM’s longstanding, trusted aides is overdue, says Andrew Grice

The Independent UK

Never mind the flag bans, where are the policies? Assessing 100 days of Reform-led councils

Some are happy to see new faces in the chambers but many are frustrated with a lack of improvements on the ground since party’s sweeping victories

The Guardian - UK

Labour must debunk Farage’s migrant myths

Letters: We are on the road to serious racial conflict, says Simon Rew. Plus letters from Paula Jones, Raj Parkash, Kevin Lloyd, Dr Ian Flintoff and Robert McNulty

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Labour's calamitous first year has turned the country into a tinderbox

On the bright side, it’s not as bad as France, where the government may have to be bailed out by the IMF. There the tumbrils are rolling and the French Left is planning what looks like a general strike, with the fun slogan, “Bloquons tout” or ‘block everything’. Emmanuel Macron…

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Ministers face backlash after Epping asylum hotel injunction overturned

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said that Sir Keir Starmer ‘puts the rights of illegal immigrants above the rights of British people’.

Evening Standard

Starmer names former Bank deputy governor as his chief economic adviser

Minouche Shafik quit Columbia University after controversy over anti-Israel protests on New York campus

The Guardian - UK

‘Horrified’: Donald Trump’s peace deal with Putin blows up in his face

Russia doesn't seem to be doing anything Trump is claiming.

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Lammy given £32,000 of luxury gifts by Kuwait – but keeps none under UK rules

The Foreign Secretary received a Chopard watch and pen set, a Cartier pen, FRED jewellery and perfume, but left it with his department.

Evening Standard

Labour loses another London council by-election in Prime Minister's backyard

The Liberal Democrats stormed to victory in the poll for the West Hampstead seat on Camden Council on Thursday

Evening Standard

Voices: Mon dieu, France – this is no time for un political meltdown!

COMMENT: Next month’s surprise confidence vote could bring down an already crisis-hit minority government, test the country’s governability and end with a drastic power shift – it might also be bad news for Keir Starmer and his coalition of the willing, says Mary Dejevsky

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Politician Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv after Moscow fires missiles and drones at Kyiv

Andriy Parubiy was killed in Lviv, Ukrainian authorities said, after reports of a shooting at around midday local time on Saturday

The Independent UK

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British offices hit as Russia launches one of largest strikes of Ukraine war

The Foreign Office has summoned the Russian ambassador to the UK over the strikes on Kyiv

The Independent UK

Tell us what Labour actually stands for, prime minister

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The resignation of Sir Keir Starmer’s principal private secretary – the third senior departure from Downing Street in less than a year – points to deep-rooted problems within the administration

Reason

Britain’s Crackdown on 'Zombie-Style' Knives Shows How Bans Only Hurt the Law-Abiding

Britain’s crackdown on “zombie-style” knives shows how politicians blame objects instead of criminals—and how bans only hurt the law-abiding.

Evening Standard

OPINION - The cooks are changing in Keir’s kitchen, but it’s the menu that’s the problem

For aspiring advisors at Westminster, the call inviting them to join the Prime Minister’s inner team is a dream come true. With the Number 10 top-level pass comes all the perks of personal contact with the PM and unparalleled insight into the heart of political power.

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Labour sinks to lowest poll rating since election as party trails behind Reform UK with voters

Just 20% of voters said they would back Sir Keir Starmer’s party at a general election - the party’s lowest approval rating in six years

The Independent UK

Russia’s devastating attack on Kyiv proves Trump’s Ukraine peace plans have failed. It is time for Europe to show leadership

ANALYSIS: Starmer and EU leaders may express outrage but they need to take more drastic action to help Ukraine beat Putin, writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley

Evening Standard

UK summons Russian ambassador over ‘senseless’ attack on Kyiv

The Prime Minister condemned the attack as senseless.

The Guardian - UK

At least 23 dead in overnight Kyiv attack as UK and EU summon Russian envoys

Missile strikes on Ukrainian capital hit EU and British Council offices in deadliest assault in months

Evening Standard

Who are the top aides Keir Starmer has sacked in the last year as Nin Pandit leaves

A string of high-profile sackings and resignations has marked Prime Minister Keir Starmer's first year in power, culminating in the recent departure of his top civil servant

Evening Standard

Starmer condemns ‘senseless’ Russian attack on Kyiv

The British Council building in the Ukrainian capital was damaged during the mass drone and missile attack

The Independent UK

Once is unlucky, three times is a pattern: Departures from Starmer’s top team reflect dysfunction in No 10

NEWS ANALYSIS: The departure of Nin Pandit, the third senior figure from Downing Street to quit in 10 months, reflects a government struggling to keep on top of the agenda, says political editor David Maddox

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