DAN HODGES: Why Labour bigwigs already wonder if this will be Starmer's first - and only Christmas - in Downing Street
3 months, 1 week ago

DAN HODGES: Why Labour bigwigs already wonder if this will be Starmer's first - and only Christmas - in Downing Street

Daily Mail  

Labour MPs have begun to think the unthinkable. Last week, precipitated primarily by the outcry over Sir Keir Starmer’s perceived betrayal of the Waspi women, something shifted within the Government and the Labour Party. But discussions are now being held among Labour MPs – including Cabinet ministers – about the potential need to remove Starmer if his personal performance, the Government’s delivery and the party’s ratings do not improve. ‘At the time, everyone got caught up in the Election win, and our Commons majority,’ one Labour strategist told me. ‘When we get into the New Year, the new spending round will start,’ one minister told me.

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Why Labour insiders tell me 'our job isn't to beat the Tories' as a shock poll exposes Starmer's REAL weakness... and thanks to a 'proles' problem his fight-back looks doomed: DAN HODGES reveals the m
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Labour insiders tell me 'our job isn't to beat the Tories' as a shock poll exposes Starmer's REAL weakness... and thanks to a 'proles' problem his fight-back looks doomed: DAN HODGES reveals the m

Daily Mail  

It was something straight from the pages of George Orwell. In 1984, Big Brother opted to leave the pubs alone, trusting that if ‘the Proles’ were left to content themselves with football, gambling and beer, good order would naturally be maintained. But if banning contentious closing-time discourse is not on Keir Starmer’s agenda, the reports still underline one of his …

Keir Starmer a one-term prime minister? A rocky start has raised the question
3 months ago

Keir Starmer a one-term prime minister? A rocky start has raised the question

The Independent  

At a pre-Christmas social event, senior Labour figures – including ministers – found themselves discussing this question: will Keir Starmer be a one-term prime minister? “If there was a plan for government, it existed only in Sue Gray’s head,” one Starmer ally told me ruefully. A shift to a European-style economy, with higher tax and spending; renationalising the rail industry; …

Keir Starmer wishes for peace in the Middle East in his first Christmas message as Prime Minister
3 months ago

Keir Starmer wishes for peace in the Middle East in his first Christmas message as Prime Minister

Daily Mail  

Sir Keir Starmer has said he is hoping for peace in the Middle East in his first Christmas message as Prime Minister. The Labour leader also said he was looking towards a 'brighter future' after a turbulent start to his time in power that has seen riots after the Southport murders, a flatlining economy and a backlash to his Government's …

‘You are not alone,’ Starmer declares in Christmas message to nation
3 months ago

‘You are not alone,’ Starmer declares in Christmas message to nation

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The prime minister also said he will be “hoping for peace” over the Christmas period, …

Starmer ‘punching British people in face’ with policies, says Badenoch
3 months, 1 week ago

Starmer ‘punching British people in face’ with policies, says Badenoch

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy …

Keir Starmer accused of letting pensioners DIE at Christmas in PMQs row with Kemi Badenoch over Labour's winter fuel payment axe
3 months, 1 week ago

Keir Starmer accused of letting pensioners DIE at Christmas in PMQs row with Kemi Badenoch over Labour's winter fuel payment axe

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer was warned that pensioners could die this Christmas after Labour took away their winter fuel payment. In July, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the winter fuel allowance for pensioners would be limited to only those claiming pension credit or other means-tested benefits, as part of measures aimed at filling a 'black hole' in the public finances. Sir Keir referred …

DAN HODGES: Out of touch Starmer should be talking to furious farmers and freezing pensioners - NOT sucking up to big business
4 months ago

DAN HODGES: Out of touch Starmer should be talking to furious farmers and freezing pensioners - NOT sucking up to big business

Daily Mail  

So, Sir Keir Starmer has finally decided to grace us with his presence. Sitting opposite a smiling BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, Starmer cheerily tweeted: ‘I’m determined to deliver growth, create wealth and put more money in people’s pockets. Pictured: Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer But the reality is business isn’t buying it. In response to Smith’s …

DAN HODGES: Globetrotting Keir Starmer needs to get his posterior back into Downing Street to deal with all the crises piling up on his watch
4 months, 1 week ago

DAN HODGES: Globetrotting Keir Starmer needs to get his posterior back into Downing Street to deal with all the crises piling up on his watch

Daily Mail  

At least Keir Starmer didn’t say, ‘Crisis, what crisis?’ Although to be fair to Jim Callaghan, he didn’t say it either. On returning from a Caribbean summit in 1979 to a nation in the grip of a blizzard and industrial chaos, the Prime Minister fatefully declared: ’I promise you that if you look at it from outside, and perhaps you’re …

After backlash from British Indian community, Keir Starmer apologises for controversial Diwali party menu
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

After backlash from British Indian community, Keir Starmer apologises for controversial Diwali party menu

Firstpost  

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office on Friday issued an apology for a “mistake” following backlash over its food menu, including alcohol and meat, at last month’s Diwali reception, causing distress among several members of British Indian community, according to a report UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office on Friday issued an apology for a “mistake” following backlash over its …

Keir Starmer apologises after meat and alcohol served at Downing Street Diwali event
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer apologises after meat and alcohol served at Downing Street Diwali event

Live Mint  

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office,10 Downing Street, has issued an apology following criticism over the organisation of its recent Diwali reception, which sparked concerns among members of the British Indian community. However, they admitted, “We understand the strength of feeling on this issue and so would apologise to the community and assure them it will not happen again.” Concerns …

A meaty affair: Why UK PM Keir Starmer’s Diwali party has angered British-Hindus
4 months, 2 weeks ago

A meaty affair: Why UK PM Keir Starmer’s Diwali party has angered British-Hindus

Firstpost  

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent Diwali bash has left a bad taste in the mouths of British-Hindus, with some questioning the ‘appalling lack of understanding of the spiritual aspect of the Hindu festival’. The reason: the party at 10 Downing had lamb kebabs and alcohol on the menu Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and members of the ​​Arunima Kumar …

UK leader Keir Starmer is marking 100 days in office. It has been a rocky ride
5 months, 2 weeks ago

UK leader Keir Starmer is marking 100 days in office. It has been a rocky ride

The Independent  

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After the Labour ‘freebie’ scandal, Starmer is running out of time to get his government back on track
6 months, 1 week ago

After the Labour ‘freebie’ scandal, Starmer is running out of time to get his government back on track

The Independent  

When Labour won a stunning landslide victory in July, few senior party figures would have imagined the start of the party conference in Liverpool would have been overshadowed by the very kind of sleaze allegations Sir Keir Starmer had understandably exploited when the Conservatives were in power. Some perspective is needed: we have not yet seen any evidence the donations …

Starmer’s Labour is proving to be strong and stable
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Starmer’s Labour is proving to be strong and stable

The Independent  

Having somewhat overdelivered on his election slogan of “Change”, Sir Keir Starmer may be shopping around for a new motto to guide his “missions”. The government has not made enough of the way that the pension triple lock, albeit a Liberal Democrat policy adopted by the Conservatives, has succeeded in redressing much of the discrepancy between wages and the state …

Sir Keir Starmer to prepare the ground for tax rises with warning it will take TEN YEARS to rebuild Britain - after he is accused of being elected to office on 'false promises' that they would not inc
7 months ago

Sir Keir Starmer to prepare the ground for tax rises with warning it will take TEN YEARS to rebuild Britain - after he is accused of being elected to office on 'false promises' that they would not inc

Daily Mail  

Sir Keir Starmer will warn tomorrow that it will take a decade to rebuild Britain, as he is accused of preparing the ground for Rachel Reeves to unveil major tax rises in the Budget. Sir Keir will use his first major speech since winning power to warn that things in Britain 'will get worse before they get better'. Tory chairman …

Let Keir Starmer go on holiday – he’s done all he can to help with the riots
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Let Keir Starmer go on holiday – he’s done all he can to help with the riots

The Independent  

Being prime minister is such an intense job that “you have no time to think”, David Cameron said, when he had stopped being prime minister and said he had “too much time to think”. The prime minister, more than most, is like those people with an out of office message saying, “I am on annual leave with only occasional access …

Why Starmer might be the most prepared prime minister to stop mob rule
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Starmer might be the most prepared prime minister to stop mob rule

The Independent  

On Thursday last week, Sir Keir Starmer held an emergency conference with senior police officers, his home secretary Yvette Cooper and justice secretary Shabana Mahmood in the aftermath of violent protests in Southport. open image in gallery Keir Starmer has praised the ‘bravery, resilience and solidarity’ shown by the people of Southport this week Lessons from the riots in 2011 …

Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces his first House of Commons grilling from lawmakers
8 months ago

Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces his first House of Commons grilling from lawmakers

Associated Press  

LONDON — Newly elected British leader Keir Starmer faced a House of Commons milestone on Wednesday, fielding lawmakers’ queries at the boisterous weekly Prime Minister’s Questions session. It was the first such session since Starmer’s Labour Party won a landslide election victory on July 4, returning to power after 14 years. The two politicians also sent best wishes to British …

Keir Starmer set to become new UK PM as Labour Party scores landslide win
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer set to become new UK PM as Labour Party scores landslide win

Hindustan Times  

Keir Starmer is all set to become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following a historic victory by his centre-left Labour Party in the 2024 parliamentary election, ending 14 years of Conservative government. Britain's Labour Party leader Keir Starmer delivers a speech during a victory rally at the Tate Modern in London early on July 5, 2024. According …

'Tory wipeout'; 'Labour set to sweep power': World headlines declare Rishi Sunak's exit, welcome Keir Starmer era
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Tory wipeout'; 'Labour set to sweep power': World headlines declare Rishi Sunak's exit, welcome Keir Starmer era

Firstpost  

Today, both the Labour Party and Keir Starmer are being celebrated in headlines around the world. There’s no need for extra time or a penalty shootout in this political match as the Labour Party swept the United Kingdom General Election 2024, leaving the Conservatives to chase the score. Here are a few of them: The New York Times headlined its …

New UK prime minister Keir Starmer vows to heal wounds of distrust after Labour landslide
8 months, 3 weeks ago

New UK prime minister Keir Starmer vows to heal wounds of distrust after Labour landslide

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s new prime minister, Keir Starmer, vowed Friday to reverse the hopelessness that grew over 14 years of Conservative rule and said he would lead an urgent mission of national renewal after his Labour Party’s landslide victory. “Have no doubt that we will rebuild Britain,” Starmer said in his first official remarks as supporters cheered and waved union …

After Labour's landslide election in the UK, amid global political mayhem, Sir Keir Starmer now faces a daunting task
8 months, 3 weeks ago

After Labour's landslide election in the UK, amid global political mayhem, Sir Keir Starmer now faces a daunting task

ABC  

The apparent Labour landslide installing Sir Keir Starmer as Britain's new prime minister was a widely expected outcome in an otherwise unstable world. The UK's lurch to the left The time had come for the Tories to go and Labour to arrive and the exit poll results strongly reflects this "It's time" factor. They were criticised for their "cautious" strategy, …

Keir Starmer: Who is the new Prime Minister and can he give Britain the change it desperately wants?
9 months, 1 week ago

Keir Starmer: Who is the new Prime Minister and can he give Britain the change it desperately wants?

CNN  

London CNN — Four-and-a-half years ago, Britain’s Labour Party suffered its worst election defeat since 1935. Addressing the nation before entering 10 Downing Street Friday afternoon, Starmer pledged a return to the politics of public service, vowing to heal the “weariness at the heart of the nation” with “action not words.” It was clear going into this election campaign that …

Keir Starmer’s empty promise of British renewal
9 months, 1 week ago

Keir Starmer’s empty promise of British renewal

Al Jazeera  

Recent British prime ministers have been routinely ambushed by reality. Labour’s economic policy – the centrepiece of that opaque cluster of ideas collectively known as “Starmerism” – is a case in point. Reeves then hinted at a solution: a new “strategic partnership” between the state and the private sector, reform of the UK’s restrictive planning laws, and a national wealth …

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer says he’ll end the era of ‘gestures and gimmicks’ if he wins power
9 months, 2 weeks ago

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer says he’ll end the era of ‘gestures and gimmicks’ if he wins power

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — The left-of-center politician aiming to become Britain’s prime minister in three weeks’ time said Thursday he will lead a government that’s both “pro-business and pro-worker” and restore stability after years of economic and political turmoil. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer said that if he’s elected on July 4, he will end the “desperate era of gestures and …

Keir Starmer aims to end questions about his leadership in first major election campaign speech
10 months ago

Keir Starmer aims to end questions about his leadership in first major election campaign speech

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer will use his first major speech of the …

The key to understanding Keir Starmer
1 year, 1 month ago

The key to understanding Keir Starmer

The Independent  

We all know that two great armies are on manoeuvres before a decisive battle. open image in gallery Labour leaders always face a rough passage, and Keir Starmer faces an even more turbulent one Baldwin’s Starmer is self-contained, but “paradoxical”, an unvarnished fighter who’s allowed the reluctant exhibitionism of secret aspirations to release this unauthorised but comprehensive inquiry into a …

Keir Starmer tells voters future of Britain ‘rests in your hands’ in 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Keir Starmer tells voters future of Britain ‘rests in your hands’ in 2024

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer has challenged voters in his new year’s message …

Sir Keir Starmer mocks Tory infighting during Christmas-themed PMQs clash
1 year, 3 months ago

Sir Keir Starmer mocks Tory infighting during Christmas-themed PMQs clash

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer mocked Conservative infighting by suggesting Rishi Sunak …

Why Keir Starmer must face down Labour troublemakers like Sadiq Khan
1 year, 5 months ago

Why Keir Starmer must face down Labour troublemakers like Sadiq Khan

The Independent  

Two weeks is a long time in politics. When Labour “won” the party conference season, Starmer’s authority over his party was unchallenged and he looked like a prime minister in waiting. Starmer allies are right to argue that the internal forces lined up against him include some “who do not regard themselves as on Israel’s side and see this as …

Keir Starmer will demand 10 YEARS in Downing Street in Labour conference speech TODAY as poll shows he has a 16-point lead - with Tories going backwards after their gathering last week
1 year, 5 months ago

Keir Starmer will demand 10 YEARS in Downing Street in Labour conference speech TODAY as poll shows he has a 16-point lead - with Tories going backwards after their gathering last week

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer will demand 10 years in Downing Street today as he gives potentially his last Labour conference speech before an election. Keir Starmer will demand 10 years in Downing Street today as he gives potentially his last Labour conference speech before an election Worryingly for the Tories, their standing has actually gone backwards since Rishi Sunak wrapped up their …

Starmer accuses Tory MPs of prioritising their party over the country
2 years, 5 months ago

Starmer accuses Tory MPs of prioritising their party over the country

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer has accused Tory MPs of putting their …

Keir Starmer speech: Labour leader pledges new nationalised 'Great British Energy' supplier
2 years, 6 months ago

Keir Starmer speech: Labour leader pledges new nationalised 'Great British Energy' supplier

The Telegraph  

Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, has been given the critical job of teeing up Sir Keir Starmer's big speech this afternoon. Asked how Sir Keir intends to unlock the door to No 10 Downing Street, Mr Streeting told Sky News: “I think turn the anger and frankly disgust with the Conservatives into a positive appetite for Labour and that’s …

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