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The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

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.

Evening Standard

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.

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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.

Evening Standard

Up to 100 Labour MPs could vote against Waspi payout refusal

Lib Dems may force vote on refusal to compensate women, which has angered many backbenchers

The Guardian - UK

Starmer presses ‘need for allies to stand together with Ukraine’ in Trump call

There have been concerns about whether the US will maintain its level of support for Ukraine when Mr Trump re-enters the White House.

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Sir Keir Starmer tells Donald Trump 'we must stand together with Ukraine'

Prime Minister holds call with president-elect minister reiterating need for allies to stand with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer and John Swinney 'happy to bow in deference' to monarchy

KEIR Starmer and John Swinney are “more than happy” to “bow in deference” to the monarchy, a republican campaigner has claimed.

The National (Scotland)

It’s a struggle to grasp Keir Starmer’s vision for Britain

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Martin Kettle on the kind of Britain Labour says it wants to build

The Guardian - UK

Labour must fight the far right on immigration

Letter: Rather than mimic xenophobic rhetoric, Keir Starmer could stress the benefits migrants have brought to Britain, says Gideon Ben-Tovim

The Guardian - UK

Waspi women hand KemiKaze a gift, which she fails to unwrap

Labour’s Christmas announcement of no compensation for pension changes is poor politics, but Badenoch bodged the argument

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar have 'betrayed' Waspi women, says Jeremy Corbyn

JEREMY Corbyn has said that Keir Starmer and senior Labour figures – including Anas Sarwar – have “betrayed” Waspi women ...

The National (Scotland)

Amazon push may help Tom Grennan beat Wham! to UK Christmas No 1

Grennan’s It Can’t Be Christmas is one of many Amazon-exclusive singles in recent festive chart races

The Guardian - UK

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The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar breaks silence after Labour refuse to pay Waspi compensation

ANAS Sarwar has broken his silence after the Labour Government said it would not give Waspi women any compensation, despite an ombudsman’s…

International Business Times UK

Nigel Farage Promises 'Trouble Ahead' For Labour, Donation Talks With Musk Ongoing

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has confirmed that he and Tesla billionaire Elon Musk are engaged in "ongoing negotiations" about financial support for the party.

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer accused of spreading 'dangerous misinformation' on Waspi women

KEIR Starmer has been accused of spreading “dangerous misinformation” in his defence of not giving compensation to Waspi women.

The Independent UK

Starmer accused of betraying Waspi women as he rules out vote on compensation

Downing Street said it had ‘no plans’ for a vote on the issue, adding MPs had had ‘an opportunity to have their say’ on Tuesday.

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The Independent UK

Starmer wants football Bill passed ‘quickly’ amid new breakaway league attempt

The original Super League was launched in 2021 but quickly collapsed amid fan protests and opposition from continental and global governing bodies.

The Independent UK

Waspi women’s fury as Starmer says they knew about pension change

Waspi women are furious with Keir Starmer after PM appeared to blame them for his broken promise

The Independent UK

‘Raw fury’ among Waspi women who say fight not over after Labour’s rejection of compensation payout

Campaigners are seeking legal advice after the Labour government said taxpayerrs could not afford the £10.5 billion compensation package

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer calls for ‘clarity’ after ‘harrowing’ murder of Sara Sharif

The Prime Minister vowed to update MPs on the steps taken to ‘learn those lessons’ from the 10-year-old’s death.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Welcome to Dark Camelot: Elon Musk, Nigel Farage and the bromance that could change Britain

The image of Elon Musk alongside Nigel Farage and Reform UK’s new treasurer, Nick Candy, at Mar-a-Lago on Monday perfectly captured the political convulsions of the year, on both sides of the Atlantic. And what better location than Donald Trump’s Florida resort, the busy HQ of his presidential transition team,…

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer grilled over Waspi women and winter fuel cut at last PMQs of year

Labour MP and Mother of the House Diane Abbott also hit out at the decision to deny Waspi women a payout saying they had fought a ‘sustained and passionate campaign for justice’

The Independent UK

Every Labour U-turn – from tractor tax to digital IDs – as Starmer rows back on postponing local elections

The Independent looks at all the times Keir Starmer has U-turned on his promises since taking office

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