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The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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 Guardian - UK

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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

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

What the papers say – December 19

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

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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.

International Business Times

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.

Evening Standard

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

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The National (Scotland)

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 Guardian - UK

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

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The National (Scotland)

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 Guardian - UK

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 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.

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.

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