Keir Starmer told to be 'bold' and use EU security fears to secure a better Brexit reset deal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer told to be 'bold' and use EU security fears to secure a better Brexit reset deal

The Independent  

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Keir Starmer's tactic of sucking up to Donald Trump at every turn paid off handsomely. But, JASON GROVES reveals, it was far from mission accomplished
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Keir Starmer's tactic of sucking up to Donald Trump at every turn paid off handsomely. But, JASON GROVES reveals, it was far from mission accomplished

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer was in buoyant mood as he arrived at Washington’s Andrews Air Base last night to fly home from a crunch trip to the White House which had gone far better than feared. Sir Keir’s stated top priority for the talks was securing agreement that the US would provide a security ‘backstop’ for thousands of British and European troops …

Starmer news live: Trump signals ‘great’ UK-US trade deal
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Starmer news live: Trump signals ‘great’ UK-US trade deal

The Independent  

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Five key takeaways as Donald Trump hosts UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Five key takeaways as Donald Trump hosts UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Al Jazeera  

Faced with criticisms of the UK’s handling of free speech and trade, Starmer offered mild but indirect pushback. “ In relation to free speech in the UK, I’m very proud of our history there.” Trump commits to NATO mutual defence pact Trump’s unconventional and sometimes disruptive approach to diplomatic relations, however, has fuelled fears that the Republican leader may withdraw …

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: A promising start for PM and Trump
3 weeks, 2 days ago

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: A promising start for PM and Trump

Daily Mail  

An odd couple they make, the buttoned-up barrister and the brash billionaire. Sir Keir Starmer is a Leftist-liberal who pays obeisance to international law, Donald Trump an alpha American who relishes being a disruptor. Sir Keir repeated his desire for a US security guarantee in Ukraine after any peace deal is agreed, explained he had increased Britain's defence budget and …

Keir Starmer’s wins and losses during crunch White House summit with Donald Trump
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Keir Starmer’s wins and losses during crunch White House summit with Donald Trump

The Independent  

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Watch Starmer and Trump’s joint press conference in full after crunch Ukraine talks
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Watch Starmer and Trump’s joint press conference in full after crunch Ukraine talks

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Watch Donald Trump and Keir Starmer’s historic Oval Office meeting in full
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Watch Donald Trump and Keir Starmer’s historic Oval Office meeting in full

The Independent  

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Watch live: Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch at PMQs ahead of crunch US talks with Donald Trump
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Watch live: Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch at PMQs ahead of crunch US talks with Donald Trump

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Watch live: Keir Starmer gives statement on defence ahead of pivotal meeting with Donald Trump
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Watch live: Keir Starmer gives statement on defence ahead of pivotal meeting with Donald Trump

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Keir Starmer has ‘very tough hand’ to play in Trump meeting, John Kerry warns
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Keir Starmer has ‘very tough hand’ to play in Trump meeting, John Kerry warns

The Independent  

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Starmer set to shackle Britain to EU's rulebook on food safety in return for closer trading ties
1 month ago

Starmer set to shackle Britain to EU's rulebook on food safety in return for closer trading ties

Daily Mail  

Sir Keir Starmer is set to cave in to Brussels by agreeing to abide by EU food safety rules. UK negotiators have told Eurocrats that Britain is willing to shackle itself to the bloc's rulebook covering food products in exchange for closer trading ties. The UK left the Common Agricultural Policy after Brexit and no longer follows the bloc's regulations …

Starmer to act as ‘bridge’ between Europe and US on Ukraine peace talks
1 month ago

Starmer to act as ‘bridge’ between Europe and US on Ukraine peace talks

The Independent  

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Keir Starmer to join European leaders in Paris for 'once-in-a-generation' crisis talks on Ukraine as Donald Trump pushes for end to war with Russia
1 month, 1 week ago

Keir Starmer to join European leaders in Paris for 'once-in-a-generation' crisis talks on Ukraine as Donald Trump pushes for end to war with Russia

Daily Mail  

Sir Keir Starmer is set to join European leaders at an emergency summit in a 'once-in-a generation moment' as Donald Trump pushes for an end to the Ukraine war. Trump's special envoy for Russia and Ukraine said on Saturday that European leaders could be sidelined from negotiations on a peace deal, heightening concerns about the possible appeasement of Putin. Sir …

Keir Starmer to join European crisis summit
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1 month, 1 week ago

Keir Starmer to join European crisis summit

The Independent  

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Keir Starmer's Brexit pointman discusses 'concrete' Brexit 'reset' with EU chief - as Brussels demands youth free movement and fisheries concessions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer's Brexit pointman discusses 'concrete' Brexit 'reset' with EU chief - as Brussels demands youth free movement and fisheries concessions

Daily Mail  

Sir Keir Starmer's chief Brexit negotiator and a top EU official today discussed 'concrete ways' to improve Britain's relationship with the bloc. Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds and the EU's trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic met in Brussels in their continuing effort to forge closer ties. Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds and the EU's trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic met in Brussels …

Keir Starmer's big US trade deal gamble: Fury as Labour has a 100-strong 'surrender squad' trying to unpick Brexit - but PM is yet to appoint a trade envoy for America
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer's big US trade deal gamble: Fury as Labour has a 100-strong 'surrender squad' trying to unpick Brexit - but PM is yet to appoint a trade envoy for America

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer was warned his obsession with unpicking Brexit could cost the UK the 'golden opportunity' of a lucrative new trade deal with the United States. While the Cabinet Office is assembling a 100-strong 'surrender squad' led by a former Gordon Brown aide to unpick parts of the Brexit deal, the PM has yet to even appoint a trade envoy …

We shall see how far ruthless pragmatism takes Keir Starmer in Europe
1 month, 2 weeks ago

We shall see how far ruthless pragmatism takes Keir Starmer in Europe

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UK to adopt ‘ruthlessly pragmatic’ approach in EU reset talks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK to adopt ‘ruthlessly pragmatic’ approach in EU reset talks

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Starmer wants ‘ambitious’ Brexit reset deal to be agreed in three months
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Starmer wants ‘ambitious’ Brexit reset deal to be agreed in three months

The Independent  

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UK politics - latest: Starmer refuses to choose between US and EU on trade as Mexico and Canada delay tariffs
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK politics - latest: Starmer refuses to choose between US and EU on trade as Mexico and Canada delay tariffs

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We could lift our horizons to America and the wider world. Yet bit by bit, this dishonest government is edging us back toward the EU, warns STEPHEN GLOVER
1 month, 2 weeks ago

We could lift our horizons to America and the wider world. Yet bit by bit, this dishonest government is edging us back toward the EU, warns STEPHEN GLOVER

Daily Mail  

Why did the Prime Minister go to Brussels yesterday to have dinner with European Union leaders during what they call their 'informal retreat'? Sir Keir Starmer shakes hands with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte at a joint press conference following their meeting in Brussels yesterday If President Trump applies tariffs against Brussels, which would doubtless be reciprocated, the sagging EU …

Starmer calls for deeper defence co-operation with European Union
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Starmer calls for deeper defence co-operation with European Union

The Independent  

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Starmer becomes first UK leader to meet with EU leaders post-Brexit – will he discuss trade and Trump?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Starmer becomes first UK leader to meet with EU leaders post-Brexit – will he discuss trade and Trump?

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Watch live: Starmer urges Nato leaders in Brussels to step up support for Ukraine
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Watch live: Starmer urges Nato leaders in Brussels to step up support for Ukraine

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Trump and Starmer: Is the oddest friendship in politics going to save Britain?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump and Starmer: Is the oddest friendship in politics going to save Britain?

The Independent  

Sir Keir Starmer should have a spring in his step today. There he is, going to meet the EU leaders for a “reset”, just when they’re reeling from Donald Trump’s latest move. Make no mistake, the bloc – and Germany in particular – is in Trump’s sights where tariffs are concerned. They’re not natural buddies, the forensically-minded, non-golfer, North London …

Britain’s Starmer seeks strong ties with both the EU and Donald Trump. That could be tricky
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Britain’s Starmer seeks strong ties with both the EU and Donald Trump. That could be tricky

Associated Press  

LONDON — Keir Starmer travels to Brussels on Monday, becoming the first British prime minister to attend a European Union leaders’ meeting since the U.K. left the bloc five years ago. His spokesman said Britain has a “fair and balanced trading relationship” with the U.S. At a Brussels meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte on Monday before the EU dinner, …

Keir Starmer bids for EU 'reset' at summit TODAY as France gloats his begging for deal shows Brexit 'has failed'
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer bids for EU 'reset' at summit TODAY as France gloats his begging for deal shows Brexit 'has failed'

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer will plead for EU leaders to 'reset' ties today as he attends a summit in Brussels. Keir Starmer hosted German chancellor Olaf Scholz for talks at Chequers yesterday as he geared up for the EU summit European commission president Ursula von der Leyen He has insisted that Brexit is 'settled', and he is focusing on 'a closer relationship …

Macron to tell Starmer his EU reset is evidence Brexit has failed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Macron to tell Starmer his EU reset is evidence Brexit has failed

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Trump trade war threatens to overshadow Starmer’s key meeting with EU leaders
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump trade war threatens to overshadow Starmer’s key meeting with EU leaders

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Watch live: Keir Starmer joins EU leaders' defence meeting as first UK PM post-Brexit
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Watch live: Keir Starmer joins EU leaders' defence meeting as first UK PM post-Brexit

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Trump hints UK might escape US trade tariffs because issues can be 'worked out' in sign of hope for Starmer
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump hints UK might escape US trade tariffs because issues can be 'worked out' in sign of hope for Starmer

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump has hinted that the UK might be spared US tariffs in a sign of hope for Keir Starmer. Donald Trump has hinted that the UK might be spared US tariffs in a sign of hope for Keir Starmer Mr Trump suggested that while Britain is 'out of line' he believes that can be 'worked out' with the PM …

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Is Sir Keir on path to a Brexit betrayal?
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Is Sir Keir on path to a Brexit betrayal?

Daily Mail  

It is almost like the old days before the Brexit referendum. Sir Keir Starmer says he plans to ‘reset’ our relationship with Brussels but one can only fear the worst. Prime Minister Keir Starmer meeting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at Chequers Sir Keir Starmer says he plans to ‘reset’ our relationship with Brussels but one can only fear the worst …

Starmer challenges EU leaders to boost defence spending ahead of post-Brexit reset talks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Starmer challenges EU leaders to boost defence spending ahead of post-Brexit reset talks

The Independent  

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Starmer to urge Europe to 'bear down' on Putin at landmark talks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Starmer to urge Europe to 'bear down' on Putin at landmark talks

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will urge European leaders to "continue bearing down" on Russian President Vladimir Putin when he becomes the first UK premier to attend a European Council gathering since Brexit on Monday. Starmer to urge Europe to 'bear down' on Putin at landmark talks Starmer said during a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday that he …

EU must shoulder military burden: Keir Starmer tells European allies to step up the fight against Russian aggression - as PM travels to Brussels
1 month, 2 weeks ago

EU must shoulder military burden: Keir Starmer tells European allies to step up the fight against Russian aggression - as PM travels to Brussels

Daily Mail  

Sir Keir Starmer will tell his European allies to shoulder more of the burden in the fight against Russian aggression when he travels to Brussels today. Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz walk together during a meeting at Chequers The PM will call on Europe to keep up the pressure, while putting Kyiv in the strongest possible position 'President …

Starmer to urge European chiefs to bear down on Russia at EU meeting
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Starmer to urge European chiefs to bear down on Russia at EU meeting

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Keir Starmer meets 'lame duck' German leader Olaf Scholz as he chases a 'reset' of Britain's relationship with the EU - but the PM is told to chase a US trade deal over closer ties with Brussels
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer meets 'lame duck' German leader Olaf Scholz as he chases a 'reset' of Britain's relationship with the EU - but the PM is told to chase a US trade deal over closer ties with Brussels

Daily Mail  

Sir Keir Starmer today met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at Chequers as he stepped up his bid for a 'reset' of Britain's post-Brexit relationship with the EU. Despite his bid for closer EU ties, Sir Keir insisted Brexit was 'settled' having vowed to stick to his 'red lines' of not rejoining the bloc's single market or customs union. Sir …

Brexit is ‘settled’, Sir Keir Starmer says amid calls for customs deal with EU
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Brexit is ‘settled’, Sir Keir Starmer says amid calls for customs deal with EU

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Tories warn Keir Starmer cosying up to the EU in his Brexit 'reset' risks dragging Britain into Donald Trump's trade war - as PM prepares to Brussels tomorrow
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tories warn Keir Starmer cosying up to the EU in his Brexit 'reset' risks dragging Britain into Donald Trump's trade war - as PM prepares to Brussels tomorrow

Daily Mail  

Senior Tories are warning Sir Keir Starmer's attempted Brexit 'reset' with the EU could put Britain at risk of being dragged into Donald Trump's trade war. But Sir Keir has been told his bid to move Britain closer to Brussels could attract the US President's ire and damage hopes of a UK-US trade deal that would remove the threat of …

EU to ‘play tough’ with Starmer in post-Brexit reset
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

EU to ‘play tough’ with Starmer in post-Brexit reset

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This pivotal moment in time does not warrant a cautious and unduly caveated response
1 month, 3 weeks ago

This pivotal moment in time does not warrant a cautious and unduly caveated response

The Independent  

I read Andrew Grice's column with interest and complete agreement. This pivotal moment in time does not warrant a cautious and unduly caveated response. As for the sticking point being the Youth Mobility Scheme, I can’t conceive why this should be so and of course, it isn’t freedom of movement in another guise but giving young people a reciprocal opportunity …

It’s time that Starmer threw his caution to the wind – Britain's EU reset needs bold thinking
1 month, 3 weeks ago

It’s time that Starmer threw his caution to the wind – Britain's EU reset needs bold thinking

The Independent  

In opposition, Keir Starmer’s natural caution served him well and he won a landslide election victory. Ironically, the EU has made the running with ideas on youth mobility and the UK joining a customs arrangement for the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Ukraine and some north African countries – even though London rather than Brussels wants to reopen Boris Johnson’s threadbare deal …

Starmer accused of having head in the sand over cost of Brexit
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Starmer accused of having head in the sand over cost of Brexit

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Europhile minister breaks ranks to mock 'Brexit benefits' on fifth anniversary of leaving the bloc - as EU politicians troll that they 'miss us' with Keir Starmer poised for 'reset' push next week
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Europhile minister breaks ranks to mock 'Brexit benefits' on fifth anniversary of leaving the bloc - as EU politicians troll that they 'miss us' with Keir Starmer poised for 'reset' push next week

Daily Mail  

A minister has mocked 'Brexit benefits' on the fifth anniversary of the UK leaving the bloc. Mary Creagh risked undermining Keir Starmer's delicate position on cutting ties with the EU with a withering assessment of the results. Mary Creagh risked undermining Keir Starmer's delicate position on cutting ties with the EU with a withering assessment of the results The nature …

It’s time Keir Starmer proved Elon Musk wrong
1 month, 3 weeks ago

It’s time Keir Starmer proved Elon Musk wrong

The Independent  

In public, Downing Street insists Keir Starmer has a good relationship with Donald Trump. They worry that Trump views Starmer as a big-state socialist, wedded to the old order of the EU and multilateral institutions rather than the nation state, and someone who supports a “woke”, progressive ideology. UK ministers fear the president, not surprisingly, has been influenced by the …

Can Keir Starmer afford to say no to the EU’s advances?
2 months ago

Can Keir Starmer afford to say no to the EU’s advances?

The Independent  

Accused of talking down the economy ever since it won the election, Labour is now desperately trying to buff up its pro-growth credentials. The EU’s trade commissioner this morning hinted that Brussels is open to the UK joining its pan-European customs area as part of the “great re-set” of relations with Europe. Here’s Make UK, the trade body for all …

Keir Starmer visits Ukraine to sign major deal just days before Trump enters office
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2 months, 1 week ago

Keir Starmer visits Ukraine to sign major deal just days before Trump enters office

The Independent  

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Will the Brexit headache ever end? Join our exclusive panel as we discuss five years of Britain outside the EU
2 months, 1 week ago

Will the Brexit headache ever end? Join our exclusive panel as we discuss five years of Britain outside the EU

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Keir Starmer hits out at ‘dangers’ of tariffs in warning to Donald Trump
3 months ago

Keir Starmer hits out at ‘dangers’ of tariffs in warning to Donald Trump

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