Tag: Starmer
Starmer denies backtracking on military action vote
While campaigning to take over from Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader in 2020, Sir Keir said he wanted a new law "that said military action could be take [...]
Starmer condemns Houthi attacks and backs UK strikes
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer reiterates that his party backs the "targeted" action in the Red Sea.Adding that Houthi attacks are "unacceptable" and [...]
Kuenssberg: The thorny politics of Houthi strikes for Sunak and Starmer
The PM and the Labour leader agree on military action but it could be just the beginning of their problems.
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HS2 northern leg 'not possible to do' says Sir Keir Starmer
Sir Keir says Labour will not revive the northern leg of HS2 if the party wins the general election.
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Keir Starmer used Qatar-funded private jet for Emir trip
The Labour leader made the return trip whilst attending the COP28 climate conference held in Dubai.
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I didn’t know about Horizon prosecutions, says Keir Starmer
He added: "Frankly, I think it's appalling that the Conservatives have chosen to try and sling mud at their political opponents, whether that's Keir S [...]
Starmer rejects criticism of supervised tooth-brushing
The Labour leader said it was "shocking" to learn the most common reason for children, aged six to 10, being in hospital was dealing with tooth extrac [...]
I'm up for fight over nanny state accusations, says Keir Starmer
Labour is calling for supervised toothbrushing in schools and restricting junk food adverts.
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Sir Keir Starmer says Rishi Sunak was originally against Rwanda plan
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said documents from 2022 showed prime minister Rishi Sunak wanted to scale back plans to send asylum seekers to Africa. [...]
Starmer worries about toll of election on his children
The Labour leader called for a general election as soon as possible, adding that he wanted the fight.
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Keir Starmer: £28bn green pledge is 'confident ambition'
Labour is facing questions over whether its flagship investment policy could be watered down further.
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Starmer focuses on a ‘decade of national renewal’
The Labour leader said he and the country were "ready for a general election" to "usher in the hope and change that a Labour government can bring". Si [...]
Keir Starmer: No tax cuts before economy grows under Labour
Labour leader sets out his vision of "project hope" in a speech at the start of a general election year.
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Keir Starmer sets out ‘Project Hope’
Keir Starmer promised “credible hope” for what he described as “a downtrodden Britain” in a speech in Bristol at the start of what will almost certain [...]
Keir Starmer seeks new year boost before 2024 election
The Labour leader kicks off the year with a speech, as politicians look towards the looming election.
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