The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Labour government would halt Rwanda deportations from day one, Starmer says

Opposition leader calls Tory scheme for processing asylum seekers a ‘gimmick’ and a ‘waste of money’

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024

‘Hard truths’: how far will Starmer push to show Labour has changed?

After Natalie Elphicke’s defection and tension over Gaza stance, some party insiders believe limits are being reached

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024

OPINION - Can Keir Starmer stop the boats?

Keir Starmer is not a man for dividing lines. Whether on public spending, relations with Europe or benefits claimants, the Labour leader has sought to ensure that the gap between the opposition and government remains as narrow as possible, lest he alienate floating voters. So it is notable that he…

Evening Standard · May 10, 2024

What should Labour learn from Sadiq Khan? Take a stand – and don’t back down

The capital’s mayor stood his ground on principled, progressive policies – and won, says political strategist John McTernan

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024

Starmer claims Labour will ‘save taxpayers billions’ with new immigration policies – as it happened

Controversial new Labour MP Natalie Elphicke joins party leader in her Dover constituency as he delivers major speech on immigration

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024

Friday briefing: Unions say Keir Starmer has backtracked on workers’ rights – are the criticisms fair?

In today’s newsletter: A radical policy for UK employees has been watered down for business owners, reckon union bosses. We ask whether anything has really changed

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024

Starmer to rip up Rwanda scheme and fund new anti-smuggling unit

Labour leader to promise to divert £75m to fund specialist force against smugglers using counter-terror powers

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024

Starmer’s Home Office immigration plan does not answer call for safe routes

Plans for head of border security with access to home secretary will not satisfy all critics of Labour’s immigration policies

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024

It’s Labour’s turn to crash and burn as party can’t defend Elphicke’s defection

Anneliese Dodds drew the short straw and was sent out to pretend Nat had always been Labour through and through

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024

Natalie Elphicke ‘sorry’ for defending ex-husband jailed for sexual assault

Newest Labour MP apologises for comments about Charlie Elphicke’s victims amid criticism of her admission to party

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024