The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Councils to get more power in ‘devolution revolution’, says Angela Rayner

‘Devolution revolution’ to transfer power out of Westminster

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024

Keir Starmer orders strategic defence review of Britain’s ‘hollowed out’ armed forces

China now viewed as a major adversary, along with Russia, Iran and North Korea, in a ‘dangerous quartet increasingly working together’

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024

EU leaders ‘open-minded’ about future relations with UK, says senior official

Bloc sources say ball firmly in UK’s court regarding reset of ties as leaders prepare to meet at Blenheim for EPC forum

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2024

'What possible justification?': BBC called out over 'wild' SNP headline

SNP figures have criticised the BBC after a report on the broadcaster's website ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2024

Unions demand ‘oven ready’ workers’ rights laws in Starmer’s first King’s Speech

Exclusive: With the King’s Speech set for Wednesday, Britain’s most senior union leader has warned that words ‘will not be enough’ in reversing 14 years of Tory laws restricting strikes and workers’ rights

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024

What legislation can we expect to be announced in the King’s Speech?

Labour is expected to unveil plans for border security, GB Energy and the national wealth fund

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024

Brexit is back as Starmer’s Europe minister heads to Brussels

The main parties avoided talking about the ‘B-word’ during the election but just 10 days after Labour took power Brexit is back on the agenda

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024

Keir Starmer urged to quickly fix ‘broken’ EU settlement scheme

Organisations including the3million write to PM calling for action to avoid a repeat of Windrush scandal

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2024

Keir Starmer under pressure to base GB Energy in Aberdeen

KEIR Starmer is under pressure to name Aberdeen as the headquarters of Labour’s Great British Energy project.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2024

Keir Starmer faces growing threat of Commons showdown vote over two-child benefit limit

The Scottish National Party joined Labour Leftwingers in pushing for a Commons vote on the controversial restriction

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2024