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Which European leaders does prime minister Keir Starmer need to call and what will his relationship be like with each?

To get to power, Keir Starmer’s Labour party has aimed to “de-risk” its image and present itself as trustworthy and stable. That appears to have paid off domestically, but it contrasts with the near impossibility of derisking foreign policy.

The Conversation · Jul 5, 2024

Keir Starmer: three warnings from history for Labour’s seventh British prime minister

When teaching British political history, I usually stress two points. First, the British Conservative Party have been among the most successful office-seeking parties in electoral history. Second, British Labour struggles mightily to obtain power. Both throw into relief the earth-shattering nature of this landslide win for Keir Starmer’s Labour party.

The Conversation · Jul 5, 2024

England target breakdown as route to poll-defying win over All Blacks

Sir Keir Starmer’s elevation may be a timely omen for Steve Borthwick’s squad who are finally in excellent shape to face New Zealand

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024

Does the UK's change of leaders spell better relations with the EU?

The EU on Friday congratulated Keir Starmer on Labour's election win in Britain, with European Council President Charles Michel calling it "historic". But Labour's landslide victory doesn't mean that London will turn back the clock on Brexit.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 5, 2024

OPINION - Congratulations Keir Starmer but beware — your honeymoon is over already

The first thing we need to do is congratulate Keir Starmer for his momentous win. It was large, it was collective, and — in the end — it was probably what we all needed. The Starmer revolution has reached its second major inflection point, and no one can deny that…

Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2024

Angela Rayner, Rachel Reeves, Morgan McSweeney: the Labour power list as Sue Gray resigns

As Sue Gray exits, read our ultimate guide to the most influential figures in the Labour government

Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2024

How will Labour’s general election win affect childcare, flexible working and family policy?

Labour's landslide election win promises some big changes to family policy

GoodToKnow · Jul 5, 2024

Celebrate: we have waited so long for this routing of the Tories. An unbearably rare moment of pure political joy

Out with the scoundrels. There will be time to think about the massive tasks ahead for Labour, but – for now – marvel at what they have done, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024

SNP 'absolutely gubbed' by Labour as John Swinney's Scottish nationalists suffer devastating election losses

Labour, which went into the election with just two MPs north of the Border, had won 37 of the 54 seats declared by 9am, with three seats still to declare

Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2024

Running the country while choosing the curtains: how new PMs move in to No 10

Compared with other countries, the speed at which Downing Street changes hands is unusual – and can be brutal

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024