The Latest Breaking News from the Liaison Committee

Starmer told ‘we are at war’ as MPs accuse him of ‘complacency’ on defence

Prime minister challenged over the UK’s lack of preparedness for the US war with Iran

The Independent UK · Mar 23

Markets swing by trillions on Trump's 'productive talks' update on Iran war

But Iran’s Parliament Speaker accuses Trump of ‘fake news’ created to ‘manipulate’ the markets - as he denies talks took place

Evening Standard · Mar 23

Britain must plan for Iran war to continue ‘for some time’, says Starmer amid growing concern over bills

The Prime Minister said he had told his team not to fall into a sense of ‘false comfort’

Evening Standard · Mar 23

Starmer clashes with senior MP over welfare reform

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was being questioned by the Commons Liaison Committee.

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025

Starmer says boosting living standards is central focus of his Government

The Prime Minister set out his priorities as he appeared before a committee of senior MPs.

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025

UK should not ‘jump with both feet’ to retaliate against Trump tariffs – Starmer

The Prime Minister’s call for a calm approach to US tariffs came as a sense of optimism returned to the financial markets.

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Starmer ‘frustrated’ by regulators as he seeks to cut red tape to boost growth

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said in some cases regulators’ priorities ‘aren’t necessarily aligned with what the Government’s trying to achieve’.

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025

Keir Starmer faces committee grilling – how to watch

KEIR Starmer will face a grilling from committee chairs this afternoon.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 8, 2025

Starmer to face MPs as markets calm following Trump tariffs

Sir Keir Starmer will face the Commons Liaison Committee on Tuesday afternoon.

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025

Starmer: Diplomatic contact with Syria needed so ‘what comes next is better’

UK officials met with HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Mohammed al-Golani, in Damascus earlier this week.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024