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Keir Starmer MP

Keir Starmer MP

Prime Minister, Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras and leader of the Labour Party

Keir Starmer Is 'Highly Capable' But Needs A Stronger 'Message', Says Anthony Seldon
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Keir Starmer Is "Highly Capable" But Needs A Stronger "Message", Says Anthony Seldon
Political historian Anthony Seldon believes Keir Starmer must assemble a "far, far stronger" Downing Street team in 2025 after the most "naive" start a Labour government has ever made.
Starmer’s honeymoon in office was short-lived – but how does it compare to past PMs?
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By Keiran Pedley
Starmer’s honeymoon in office was short-lived – but how does it compare to past PMs?
Having won a historic landslide general election victory in July, it is fair to say that Labour’s honeymoon in office has been short-lived.
Farage-Wary Labour MPs Urge Keir Starmer To Be Vocal About Immigration In 2025
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Farage-Wary Labour MPs Urge Keir Starmer To Be Vocal About Immigration In 2025
A number of Labour MPs want Prime Minister Keir Starmer to make reducing immigration a cornerstone of his political strategy in 2025 as the party braces for the growing electoral threat of Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
Keir Starmer Gives Life Peerage To Former Chief Of Staff Sue Gray
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Keir Starmer Gives Life Peerage To Former Chief Of Staff Sue Gray
Keir Starmer has nominated former chief of staff Sue Gray for a life peerage, Downing Street announced on Friday.
Frustrated Labour MPs Say WASPI Decision Shows Government Is 'In A Bunker'
Economy
Frustrated Labour MPs Say WASPI Decision Shows Government Is "In A Bunker"
There is unhappiness among many Labour MPs following the Government's decision on Tuesday not to pay compensation to WASPI women.
Keir Starmer Says His Six Milestones Will Let Voters 'Hold Our Feet To The Fire'
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Keir Starmer Says His Six Milestones Will Let Voters "Hold Our Feet To The Fire"
Keir Starmer has set out the Government’s “plan for change” which he said would allow the country to judge Labour on whether it has delivered its promises.
Keir Starmer Says Small Businesses Will Get The 'Certainty And Stability' They 'Need'
Communities
Keir Starmer Says Small Businesses Will Get The "Certainty And Stability" They "Need"
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sought to assure small business leaders that the Government will bring "instability" and "uncertainty" to an end.
Sir Chris Wormald Named As Next Cabinet Secretary
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Sir Chris Wormald Named As Next Cabinet Secretary
Sir Chris Wormald has been appointed the next Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service.
Louise Haigh Resigns As Transport Secretary Over Mobile Phone Offence
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Louise Haigh Resigns As Transport Secretary Over Mobile Phone Offence
Louise Haigh has resigned as transport secretary after it emerged that she has a fraud conviction connected with misleading the police over a mobile phone.
Keir Starmer Has Promised Long-Term Missions. Can He Achieve Them?
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Keir Starmer Has Promised Long-Term Missions. Can He Achieve Them?
Keir Starmer promised to replace short-term, knee-jerk policymaking with long-term strategy. How will he go about achieving this aim? Chaminda Jayanetti reports
Senior Tory Philip Hammond Says Calls To Cut Off Trade With China Are 'Unrealistic'
Defence
Senior Tory Philip Hammond Says Calls To Cut Off Trade With China Are "Unrealistic"
Former foreign secretary Lord Hammond has urged the Conservative party to be less ideological in its approach to China, saying it is "unrealistic" to call for cutting off trade with the world's second-largest economy.
Ex-Security Advisor Warns Whitehall Lacks Expertise To Deal With China
Defence
Ex-Security Advisor Warns Whitehall Lacks Expertise To Deal With China
Lord Ricketts, the UK's former national security advisor, believes there is not enough institutional knowledge in Whitehall to support Prime Minister Keir Starmer's pursuit of a more "pragmatic" relationship with China.
Keir Starmer Will Face “Immense Pressure” To Allow More Time For Assisted Dying Debate If Bill Passes
Social affairs
Keir Starmer Will Face “Immense Pressure” To Allow More Time For Assisted Dying Debate If Bill Passes
Parliamentary experts have predicted that Keir Starmer will be forced to give MPs more time to debate the issue of assisted dying if the bill looking legalise it passes next week.
Will Keir Starmer's 'Iron Fist' Party Management Backfire?
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Will Keir Starmer's "Iron Fist" Party Management Backfire?
One clear-cut trend of modern politics is that back bench MPs are becoming increasingly rebellious. How will Keir Starmer’s administration keep control of its huge majority? Rob Merrick investigates
Keir Starmer Should Finally Fix The Central Government Machine
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Keir Starmer Should Finally Fix The Central Government Machine
Keir Starmer has faced a difficult early period in power. The Prime Minister could make his life easier by re-arranging the centre of government — it is long overdue.
Kemi Badenoch Accuses Keir Starmer Of A 'Student Politics' Approach To Donald Trump
Foreign affairs
Kemi Badenoch Accuses Keir Starmer Of A "Student Politics" Approach To Donald Trump
The new Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch has accused Keir Starmer's Labour government of playing "student politics" and urged him to invite President-elect Donald Trump to address Parliament on his next visit to the UK.
Keir Starmer Congratulates Donald Trump On 'Historic Victory'
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Keir Starmer Congratulates Donald Trump On "Historic Victory"
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has congratulated Donald Trump on his "historic election victory" in the US.
Who's Who At The Top Of Labour?
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Who's Who At The Top Of Labour?
With Sue Gray out and Morgan McSweeney in full control of the operation as the Prime Minister’s chief of staff, Sienna Rodgers takes the measure of the newly reshaped No 10 and offers a full rundown of the key players.
How Morgan McSweeney Got His Big Break
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How Morgan McSweeney Got His Big Break
Now he’s Keir Starmer’s all-powerful chief of staff but 18 years ago he was an unproven novice. Francis Elliott reports on how Lambeth set Morgan McSweeney on the path to No 10
Keir Starmer Says Austerity Is 'No Solution' For Fixing The Economy
Economy
Keir Starmer Says Austerity Is "No Solution" For Fixing The Economy
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that austerity is "no solution" to sluggish economic growth and struggling public services ahead of the Budget.
Voters Want Government Money Spent On The NHS More Than Anything Else, Poll Says
Health
Voters Want Government Money Spent On The NHS More Than Anything Else, Poll Says
Voters want Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to prioritise spending on the National Health Service above all government departments in the Budget next week, new polling shows.
Growing Frustration Among Labour MPs That Government's Israel Position Isn't Working
Foreign affairs
Growing Frustration Among Labour MPs That Government's Israel Position Isn't Working
Labour MPs say there is pressure building across the party on the Government to take stronger action in response to Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza.
How Rachel Reeves Could Change The Fiscal Rules
Economy
How Rachel Reeves Could Change The Fiscal Rules
There is speculation Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring changing the fiscal rules to give the new Labour Government more space to borrow and spend money.
Changes To Pensions Could Affect Army Retention, Rachel Reeves Warned
Defence
Changes To Pensions Could Affect Army Retention, Rachel Reeves Warned
Members of the British Armed Forces have warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves that changes to pensions in the Budget would damage the military's “trust” in government and make it harder to keep hold of personnel.
'A vividly written page-turner': Rupa Huq reviews 'Taken as Red'
Books & culture
By Rupa Huq MP
'A vividly written page-turner': Rupa Huq reviews 'Taken as Red'
Anushka Asthana’s deep dive into the 2024 general election campaign is recommended reading for all those seeking insights into why Labour won by a landslide
Voters Have Not Given Up With Labour Despite Its Poor Start, New Poll Suggests
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Voters Have Not Given Up With Labour Despite Its Poor Start, New Poll Suggests
A new poll suggests most people who voted Labour in July believe the Government can turn things around despite being disappointed by the party's first 100 days in power.
Keir Starmer Says Middle East Must 'Step Back From The Brink' On 7 October Anniversary
Home affairs
Keir Starmer Says Middle East Must "Step Back From The Brink" On 7 October Anniversary
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged all sides in the Middle East to "step back from the brink" and said there is no "military solution" to unrest in the region.
No10 Says It Was 'Right To Reflect' On Government Operations
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No10 Says It Was "Right To Reflect" On Government Operations
The Prime Minister's spokesperson has said No10 was "right to reflect" on whether the previous structures at the head of government were operating effectively, following the departure of Sue Gray as chief of staff.
Don’t Rush To Pass Bills And Make More Shoddy Laws, Labour Warned
Parliament
Don’t Rush To Pass Bills And Make More Shoddy Laws, Labour Warned
As the new Labour Government prepares to launch its legislative agenda, a leading left-leaning think tank is warning ministers to slow down passing new bills or risk putting more bad laws on the statute book.
Labour MP Quits Over Party 'Sleaze' And 'Nepotism'
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Labour MP Quits Over Party "Sleaze" And "Nepotism"
Labour MP Rosie Duffield has resigned the Labour whip with "immediate effect", accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of enacting “cruel and unnecessary” policies and "tarnishing" the party by accepting gifts worth thousands of pounds.
Not for Tory eyes: Baroness Hayter reviews 'Keeping the Red Flag Flying'
Books & culture
By Baroness Hayter
Not for Tory eyes: Baroness Hayter reviews 'Keeping the Red Flag Flying'
Let’s hope the lessons outlined in this study of the long and factious periods the Labour Party has spent in opposition won’t be needed for many a year
Government Minister Says New Hillsborough Law Will Help Deliver The 'Truth'
Home affairs
Government Minister Says New Hillsborough Law Will Help Deliver The "Truth"
A government minister has said the upcoming Hillsborough Law is a forward-looking Bill which will help deliver the “truth” to victims and their dependents after major disasters.
Who Will Be Keir Starmer's Ambassador To The US?
Foreign affairs
Who Will Be Keir Starmer's Ambassador To The US?
Alongside the tight race to the White House, the coveted job of UK ambassador to the US is up for grabs. Harriet Symonds finds out who’s in the running for the job and digs into how Labour is preparing for a renewed special relationship with the US. 
Labour MPs Say There Is A 'Strange' Mood At Conference Despite Historic Election Victory
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Labour MPs Say There Is A "Strange" Mood At Conference Despite Historic Election Victory
The mood at last year's Labour conference was one of giddy euphoria as the party had an elusive election victory in its sights. But despite finally returning to power in July, the atmosphere in Liverpool this time around is described as subdued.
Keir Starmer Announces New Housing Policy For All Veterans
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Keir Starmer Announces New Housing Policy For All Veterans
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a new housing policy for army veterans and said his Labour Government would set out to “build a new Britain”.
'You Are Scared”: Uma Kumaran Says Abuse Nearly Made Her Give Up Dreams Of Being An MP
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"You Are Scared”: Uma Kumaran Says Abuse Nearly Made Her Give Up Dreams Of Being An MP
Former Keir Starmer aide Uma Kumaran talks to Harriet Symonds about working for Loto, a gloomy economic forecast, and fears for her safety. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer