The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Energy and road projects axed to fund £15bn defence investment plan

Sir Keir Starmer said the ‘best way to defend is to deter’.

Evening Standard · Jun 30

Defence funding plan not enough to protect country, says military expert

The long-awaited defence investment plan will be published on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 30

Starmer’s defence plan not enough to defend Britain, warns top general

General Sir Richard Barrons stated Sir Keir Starmer’s defence plan ‘is not going to crack the issue’

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Anti-migrant politics spark resurgence of racism, say some Britons of colour

Recent incidents of violence and protests have heightened racial tensions in Britain, leading some ethnic minorities to feel increasingly unsafe. While rare, these events are being amplified by right-wing groups, tapping into concerns about national identity and immigration. Attitudes towards immigration have hardened, with reports of rising racist incidents across…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Want to know what Andy Burnham would do in government? Take a look at his past

His plan for the country is still vague, but there are clues to what he thinks, on topics from inheritance tax to welfare and social care, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

‘Commanding heights of the economy’: the postwar blueprint that inspires Burnham

In the second of a series on nationalisation, we look at the lessons from Clement Attlee’s administration

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

‘Am I losing this battle? Yes’: Martin Lewis on the online scams that steal his identity – and others’ life savings

Trusted by millions, the finance expert has seen his name and face used to mis-sell a string of fake investments. And yet, he says, it would be ‘very simple’ for the government to stop them

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

Trump expects Nato allies to honour defence spending pledges, White House says

Trump’ss demand comes as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to unveil a long-delayed investment plan for the armed forces

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Starmer hails ‘game-changing’ investment as delayed defence plan to be unveiled

The Dip will focus on ramping up the UK’s use of drones and autonomous weapons.

Evening Standard · Jun 29

Starmer’s defence investment plan revealed at last – but critics say it still falls short

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The Independent UK · Jun 29