The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Starmer Says UK 'On High Alert' For More Far-right Rallies

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned Friday that authorities must "stay on high alert" for more far-right riots, as courts issued the first jail sentences for online incitement during the recent disorder.

International Business Times · Aug 9, 2024

Keir Starmer under pressure to order inquiry into social media to prevent it fuelling future riots

Exclusive: Liberal Democrats and others call for inquiry to learn lessons from appalling scenes of violence on the streets

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

You know who else should be on trial for the UK’s far-right riots? Elon Musk

Direct guilt sits with those who brought violence to our streets, but their hatred was inflamed by lies spread on X, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024

Elon Musk and other social media chiefs warned their platforms face tougher laws after UK riots

The boss of X has faced a backlash after wading into the row over public disorder in Britain

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2024

Keir Starmer vows not to 'let up' as Met police guard against threat from far-right thugs

The PM warned extremists plotting violence this weekend they would face the ‘full force of the law’

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2024

Humza Yousaf accuses Elon Musk of amplifying 'white supremacy' during CNN interview

HUMZA Yousaf has accused Elon Musk of "amplifying white supremacy" through his ownership of X/Twitter.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2024

Keir Starmer tells police to stay on 'high alert' after far-right riots in England

KEIR Starmer has told police to remain on high alert following days of far-right riots and disorder in England and Northern Ireland.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2024

Sadiq Khan says he 'felt triggered' by far-right riots and isn't safe as British Muslim politician

The Mayor expressed alarm at recent events, likening them to the racial tensions he faced growing up in the 1970s and 80s

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2024

Rightwing thinktank joins calls to scrap two-child benefit limit

Exclusive: Onward said cap has resulted in increased child poverty, adding to pressure on government to rethink its stance

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024

Starmer vows ‘no let-up’ on rioters as police hail ‘turning point’ in violence

More violence rumoured to be planned this weekend in Liverpool, Salford, Newcastle – and even Shrewsbury

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024