Sir Keir Announces ‘Standing Army’, Insists ‘no Two-Tier Policing’
Nearly a week of threats did not have the desired effect on Sir Keir Starmer, who on Monday announced a policy shift to set up a “standing army” to quell riots wherever they occur. Normally a confident and well-spoken veteran lawyer, the prime minister seemed at times unsure of his words and lacked his usual […]
Keir Starmer decisive on mob violence but faces dilemma over Reform | Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer sounded uncharacteristically angry as he stood at the Downing Street podium on Sunday and condemned the rioters for causing damage and spreading fear. Just weeks into her administration, the prime minister was faced with the horrific murder of three young girls, followed by days of violence fuelled by online misinformation that immigrants were […]
Keir Starmer says Southport rioters will feel ‘full force of the law’ | UK news
Governor Keir Starmer said those who rioted in Southport on Tuesday night “will feel the full force of the law” after a police vehicle was set alight and missiles were hurled at officers. This came after far-right protesters hurled glass bottles and bricks at police and stormed a mosque after a knife attack that left […]
Keir Starmer and Spanish PM reportedly discussed youth mobility scheme | Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer has reportedly discussed a possible youth mobility scheme with the Spanish Prime Minister. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is said to have made the proposal to Starmer during a closed-door meeting during the European Political Community leaders’ summit at Blenheim Palace earlier this month. According to the Sunday Telegraph, Starmer did not reject the […]
Keir Starmer indicates he will consider scrapping two-child benefit cap | Poverty
Amid widespread opposition from Labour MPs, Chancellor Keir Starmer has indicated for the first time that he would consider removing the cap on second child benefit. The Prime Minister backed comments from Education Minister Bridget Phillipson, who said removing the cap was one of the measures the Government would consider as part of its child […]
Keir Starmer’s first weekend in power – podcast | News
Keir Starmer drew a clear line between the incoming and outgoing governments and quickly appointed a cabinet with few surprises. He said he was determined to “end the era of loud performances. We will act more deliberately and bring the country together”. As a columnist Jonathan Friedland tell Helen Pidd His overwhelming majority victory has […]
Meet Keir Starmer’s Trump-Hating, Anti-Brexit Cabinet
Sir Keir Starmer came to power in the UK this week after the spectacular self-destruction of Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party. Starmer claims to have moderated the Labour party from far-left extremism under his predecessor Jeremy Corbyn, but some warn the former socialist activist turned prime minister is simply obfuscating his true revolutionary intentions. Much of […]
Uncool Britannia? How Britain might feel with the court of Sir Keir | Keir Starmer
aAs Keir Starmer settles into his new job, he will no doubt feel the weight of comparison with his predecessor. Three times before, Labour has come to power after long periods of Conservative rule, and each time it was accompanied by a powerful sense of socio-cultural change. As Mark Twain said, history doesn’t repeat itself, […]
Keir Starmer to become new British prime minister after big Labour party win
Keir Starmer will become Britain’s new prime minister following the Labour Party’s landslide victory in Thursday’s general election, the Associated Press reported. The Labour party won a majority of the vote, propelling Labour leader Starmer to power and ousting the Conservative leader, Rishi Sunak, who has been chancellor since October 2022. Labour leader Sir Keir […]
Labour leader Keir Starmer likely winner for UK elections, exit polls suggest
Exit polls for the UK general election have predicted that the opposition Labour Party will win a landslide victory after 15 years of Conservative rule. A poll released shortly after voting closed on Thursday showed Labour leader Keir Starmer will be the country’s next prime minister. “Today the future of the UK is on the […]