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Starmer warns it will ‘take some time’ to feel the benefits of economic reforms

Sir Keir Starmer said reforms were needed to drive economic growth and boost living standards.

Evening Standard

Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage's populist party, a move that could shake up UK politics

British politician Nigel Farage says talks are underway about Elon Musk making a hefty donation to Farage’s party Reform U.K. The Times of London reported it could be as much as 100 million pounds ($127 million), which would be the largest political donation in U.K. history

The Independent UK

Elon Musk's interest in UK news and politics, as Nigel Farage talks money with the billionaire

Elon Musk has spent much of the year feuding with Britain’s Labour government

Evening Standard

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Watch live: Starmer grilled by senior MPs after Waspi compensation backlash

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer is grilled by senior MPs on the liaison committee on Thursday, 19 December — the first time since he was elected in July.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer backs Labour minister named in anti-corruption probe abroad

KEIR Starmer has backed one of his Treasury ministers after they were named in an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh ...

The National (Scotland)

Sultan of Brunei visits Starmer at No 10 to renew army garrison deal

Sir Keir greeted Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah at the door of No 10 and then held a meeting with him in the White Room.

Evening Standard

Ofcom reveals 2024’s most complained about TV controversies

Julia Hartley-Brewer, Yvette Cooper, and Joey Essex were among a slew of figures to face Ofcom complaints

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Starmer backs Tulip Siddiq after minister named in Bangladeshi anti-corruption probe

As economic secretary to the Treasury, Ms Siddiq is responsible for tackling corruption in the UK’s financial markets

Evening Standard

Starmer backs Labour minister Tulip Siddiq amid Bangladeshi anti-corruption probe

As economic secretary to the Treasury, Ms Siddiq is responsible for tackling corruption in the UK’s financial markets.

The Independent UK

Starmer meets Sultan of Brunei

Brunei is a member of the Indo-Pacific trade bloc Britain became a member of on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Orca headwear, animal escapes and bear brain surgery – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. This week: animals. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

'Sue Gray deserves peerage', says minister as dozens of new Lords announced

Thirty new Labour peers were announced on Friday

Evening Standard

Up to 100 MPs could rebel against Labour over Waspi decision if vote held

UP to 100 Labour MPs could rebel against the UK Government’s decision to rule out giving compensation to Waspi women if a vote is held, it is…

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer’s chief of staff met Trump team earlier this month

Morgan McSweeney flew to Florida and Washington for meetings with key members of president-elect’s team

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Starmer claims he cannot think of anything he should have done differently in first months as PM – as it happened

Comment came during PM’s afternoon facing questions from the liaison committee

The Independent UK

Diane Abbott’s seven-word Starmer snub over PM’s Waspi decision

Dianne Abbott accused Sir Keir Starmer of having "no feel for politics" after Labour's decision to not award compensation to Waspi (Women Against State Pension Inequality) women.

The Guardian - UK

All Starmer’s failings play into the hands of Farage – the prime minister is the gift that keeps on giving

From rightwing rhetoric to a lack of action on the cost of living crisis, Downing Street is only fuelling the rise of Reform, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

The Independent UK

UK may send British troops to Ukraine to train soldiers, defence secretary suggests

John Healey has said Britain needs to ‘make the training a better fit for what the Ukrainians need’ and left the door open to it taking place in the war-torn country

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Thursday briefing: How Labour’s so-called ‘surrender squad’ plans to regrow EU relations

In today’s newsletter: Starmer wants to ‘reset’ our dealings with the bloc, to the upset of Brexit-backing Tories. But what exactly does that mean, and what might Brussels agree to?

The Guardian - UK

Clouds on horizon as EU members meet to discuss relationship with UK

Brief talks on 'mutually beneficial’ relations will look at security and defence, but even modest ambitions will be difficult to agree

Evening Standard

What the papers say – December 19

Here are the biggest stories leading Thursday’s front pages.

Evening Standard

Starmer to face grilling from senior MPs

The Prime Minister will take questions from the Liaison Committee for the first time since being elected in July.

International Business Times

Musk's Possible Meddling In UK Politics Stirs Concern

Concerns are growing in the UK as tech billionaire Elon Musk takes an increasingly close interest in Britain's political scene, appearing to cosy up to hard-right firebrand lawmaker Nigel Farage.

Evening Standard

UK pledges £225million support for Ukraine as Zelensky admits his forces can't defeat Russia on battleground

UK says it is providing ‘battle-winning capabilities’ to Kyiv including drones and munitions

Evening Standard

Starmer faces pressure from own party over Waspi decision

A former shadow employment minister is among those urging Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to ‘reconsider’ the decision.

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