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Relationship with Trump may be beyond repair, Keir Starmer told
PM gets widespread backing after president’s mocking impersonation takes US-UK relationship to new low
BMA dismisses Starmer’s 48-hour warning over resident doctors’ strike plan
Prime minister threatens to withdraw NHS training posts for residents doctors if they don’t call off strike
May elections come at time of war on two fronts, Starmer says
At campaign launch, PM acknowledges concern over events in Ukraine and Iran as well as over rising cost of living
Starmer to say Iran war means Labour’s values needed more than ever at local elections campaign launch
UK PM to chair meeting in Downing Street on how government responds to economic consequences of Iran war later on Monday
Brent Crude rises after Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran; Starmer to gather business leaders to discuss emergency measures
Asian stocks fall and Brent rises to over $115 a barrel; Trump says US could seize Iran’s export hub on Kharg Island
MPs wary of move against Starmer while war is raging
Even after electoral disaster, Iran war gives many MPs pause for thought about timing of leadership contest
UK’s Reeves Urges G-7 to Boost Energy Supply as Starmer Meets Businesses
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will urge Group of Seven partners to boost domestic energy supplies and warn the recent surge in oil and gas prices is playing into Vladimir Putin’s hands.
Keir Starmer: Where Did It All Go Wrong? review – is the PM just useless at politics or is it something more sinister?
Westminster insiders try to get to the bottom of Starmer’s awful unpopularity and frequent blunders – but fail to consider less palatable possibilities
Trump describes UK aircraft carriers as ‘toys’ in latest anti-Nato jibe
Starmer tells MPs he will not react to US president’s repeated insults amid Iran war
Starmer says ‘every lever’ will be explored to ease rising costs of living from Iran conflict
PM will chair Cobra meeting with key ministers and Bank of England on Monday, as experts warn of economic shock
No 10 says Starmer had ‘constructive’ call with Trump on Middle East and strait of Hormuz
PM will meet with the Commons liaison committee and chair the government’s Cobra emergency committee today
‘Anyone but Labour’ or ‘anyone but Reform’? Clash of animosities likely to define May local elections
While Labour braces for a rout that could see off Starmer, a rising drive to keep out Farage is complicating expectations
As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at home
British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.
Trump aides tried to block appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to US, reports say
Senior figures said to have been skeptical over Keir Starmer’s appointment of ‘arrogant’ veteran politician, later sacked over connections to Jeffrey Epstein
Kemi Badenoch calls Trump’s repeated criticisms of Starmer ‘childish’
Tory leader says US president’s words ‘completely wrong’ as she tries to distance herself from his war on Iran
Why the hell did Starmer pick Mandelson? The latest mug on the media round had no idea
Nick Thomas-Symonds unravelled under barrage of questions – as PM instead bored some mothers and babies in Belfast
Burnham Says His Bond Market Remarks Were ‘Twisted for Political Reasons’
Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester and potential leadership challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, said his comments last year that Britain was “in hock” to the bond markets had been “twisted for political reasons,” and blamed successive Westminster governments for failing to boost growth.
Starmer seeks to reassure public over cost of living as oil surges above $100 a barrel
The prime minister is facing pressure from unions and some backbenchers to prepare a support package as oil and gas prices threaten to push up inflation
Keir Starmer accused of ‘mimicking Trump’ with Middle East crisis TikTok post
PM justifies position in social media post on US-Israel war on Iran using Dire Straits song Money for Nothing
Is the UK-US special relationship over?
Trump slates Starmer over lack of support for US strikes on Iran but intelligence sharing and economic interdependence persist
Cabinet ministers ‘blocked’ Starmer from letting US use British bases for military operation against Iran on Friday
A number of ministers voiced their strong opposition to Donald Trump using British airbases to attack Iran’s missile capability, according to a report
Ex-Nato commander defends Starmer after Trump’s ‘no Winston Churchill’ jibe
Gen Sir Richard Shirreff says US president has launched war of choice in Iran with no clear grasp of how it will end
Minister dismisses Trump’s claim Starmer is ‘no Churchill’
James Murray says PM has approached Middle East crisis with a ‘cool head’ amid repeated criticism of UK’s position from US president
Trump belittles Starmer with 'no Churchill' jibe but can the special relationship recover?
The remarks came amid a row over the refusal to permit the use of UK bases for the initial US-Israel strikes.
Trump says ‘special relationship is obviously not what is was’ after Starmer’s refusal to back Iran strikes
US president doubles down on criticism of the prime minister, saying ‘he has not been helpful’
Iran crisis puts UK leader Keir Starmer in a new political bind
The U.K. prime minister is under pressure from all sides over his stance on U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
Starmer faces greater quandary over ‘special relationship’ after Iran attack
PM is in diplomatically precarious position of declining to endorse US strikes while also refusing to condemn them
Keir Starmer vows to fight on despite Gorton and Denton by-election defeat to Greens
The result - in a seat Labour has held for nearly 100 years - has renewed criticism of Sir Keir's leadership from Labour MPs.
Mandelson’s Arrest Adds to Scandal That Has Rattled Starmer and Labour Party
The arrest of the British former envoy to Washington, long a key figure in the Labour Party, deepened a scandal that has led to calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation.
Business Lookahead: Nvidia earnings take center stage
STORY: As global markets react to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on President Trump's tariffs, Nvidia earnings head for center stage. These are the stories to watch in business and finance in the coming week. :: Nvidia's momentMarkets will be watching for Nvidia's quarterly results Wednesday...as investors worry about returns on AI spending and industry disruptions caused by the emerging tech.Nvidia shares have soared following the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022.But shares of the company and others in the "Magnificent Seven" have stalled so far in 2026.:: Anniversary angstTuesday marks the four-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.While the push for a ceasefire continues, getting one over the line remains difficult.Ukraine has faced sustained pressure to agree to a deal that could mean painful concessions, as Russian forces pound its power grid and slowly advance on the battlefield.The International Monetary Fund looks set to rubberstamp extended support, meaning Kyiv's bonds are flying high.:: Key Australia dataAustralia's consumer price reading Wednesday will be closely watched by investors, who are betting the central bank will hike rates at least once more this year.Earlier this month, Australia's central bank became the only one in the G10 outside Japan to tighten policy, as it struggles to bring inflation under control in a supply-constrained economy.:: British uneaseBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a reckoning Thursday in a Manchester special election.Investors will be watching the results closely. Friday could be another volatile day for British markets and Westminster.British gilts and the pound wobbled earlier this month as a crisis engulfed Starmer over what he knew of Peter Mandelson's links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein when he appointed the former as U.S. ambassador.
Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as Britain’s first female cabinet secretary
The appointment follows allegations she was previously spoken to about her management style
Policy Flip-Flops Hurt the British Leader. Then Came a New Political Threat.
Already weakened by “U-turns” on his agenda, Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced calls to step down over appointing a close friend of Jeffrey Epstein as U.S. ambassador.
Starmer urged to stick to manifesto following reports lifting of youth minimum wage may be delayed
GMB union tells Labour delaying or halting equalisation to adult rates would be unacceptable
Labour factions vie for influence over Starmer’s reset after McSweeney exit
Groups sensing chance to redefine party’s direction push for progressive pivot, cabinet reshuffle and new economic tack
U.K. Government Bonds Enter Period of Political Risk
The rise in yields reflects worries among that a successor to Starmer would would be tempted to spend more heavily on public services than currently planned, pushing government debt higher.
The Epstein files might bring down a government. Just not the US government.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hanging by a thread.
Starmer Has an Epstein, Not Truss, Moment
Personal probity is the very least of the British prime minister’s problems, and markets are in for a period of uncertainty.
How the Epstein files are upending U.K. politics : Consider This from NPR
The latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein is threatening the U.K. ruling government.New documents have led Peter Mandelson, a former ambassador to the U.S., to resign from Britain’s House of Lords and from the Labour Party.The fallout has already claimed two key staff members close to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and some in his own party are calling for him to step down too.Edward Luce, chief U.S. commentator for the Financial Times, helps explain the scandal – and why the reaction in the U.K. differs from the U.S.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Jordan-Marie Smith and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna. It was edited by Patrick Jarenwattananon and Michael Levitt. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
Anas Sarwar makes his biggest political gamble - but can it pay off?
The call for Sir Keir Starmer to resign is a defining moment in Sarwar's leadership of Scottish Labour.
At Least One Country Is Having a Serious Epstein Reckoning
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces cabinet resignations and calls to step down for appointing Epstein friend Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador.
UK PM Starmer Tells Staff Politics Should Be Force for Good
LONDON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his staff on Monday that politics should be a force for good and emphasised the importance of moving forward, following the resignation of his chief of staff and director of communications. Starmer's top aide Morgan ...
Minister credits Starmer for ‘taking responsibility’ over Mandelson ahead of key meeting with Labour MPs
Jacqui Smith defends prime minister following resignation of Morgan McSweeney amid Mandelson scandal
Decent or disastrous? Starmer’s judgment and leadership divide opinion
Letters: Readers respond to a piece by Polly Toynbee in which she says she cannot understand the reason for this level of public dislike
Politicians ‘don’t live how we live’, voters tell me. The Mandelson scandal won’t change their minds
Whoever succeeds Keir Starmer will have an almost impossible task: convincing voters that politicians will serve the people, not themselves, says Guardian columnist John Harris
British Politicians Are Still Capable of Shame. Americans Aren’t.
The Epstein case keeps threatening politicians—just not in the United States.
Labour MP calls for a ‘clearout’ of advisers in Downing Street amid Mandelson scandal
Pressure continued to build on Keir Starmer to remove his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney
Starmer apologises to Epstein victims as he seeks to weather Mandelson scandal
PM says he is sorry for believing ‘lies’ told by former Labour minister when he appointed him US ambassador
Minister says Mandelson ‘conned everyone’ in defence of Keir Starmer
Peter Mandelson ‘lied, manipulated and deceived everybody,’ said Steve Reed in a staunch defence of the prime minister and his chief of staff
Analysis: The Epstein storm could topple a world leader — but it’s not Trump
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was never mixed up with Jeffrey Epstein but is in grave peril of losing his job because of him.
The Mandelson files: Labour Svengali’s parting gift to Starmer
Texts and emails about Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador could fuel biggest political scandal ‘for a generation’
Starmer orders release of files relating to Mandelson US ambassador decision
PM attempts to get on top of widening Epstein files scandal as Tories criticise move to hold some documents back
Starmer agrees to release some files on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador in wake of Epstein scandal
Move comes in response to Tories forcing ‘humble address’ vote in Commons
Can Peter Mandelson be stripped of his peerage over Epstein links?
Keir Starmer wants the Labour peer removed from the House of Lords but such a move is exceptionally complex
House of Lords should strip Mandelson of peerage, says Starmer
PM believes ex-Labour minister should not be member of House of Lords or use title, No 10 spokesperson says
From PopMart to JD.com: Britain and China rush to forge business deals as diplomatic thaw takes hold
Chinese firms moved to pledge hundreds of millions of investment in the U.K. as Starmer's visit to China spurred a flurry of business deals and money flows.
UK’s ex-ambassador Mandelson quits Labour over Epstein links, reports say
Peter Mandelson says he is stepping down to avoid causing further embarrassment to the governing party.
Trump warns UK against doing business with China after Starmer visits Beijing
It comes after the US president threatened to impose tariffs on Canada if it went through with economic deals struck with China
Trump warns UK against doing business with China after Starmer visits Beijing
It comes after the US president threatened to impose tariffs on Canada if it went through with economic deals struck with China
Starmer arrives in Shanghai as he looks to boost UK business opportunities
BEIJING (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in the Chinese financial center of Shanghai on Friday in his bid to boost business opportunities for U.K. firms in the world's second-largest economy, just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a possible opposition to any deal...
Starmer arrives in Shanghai as he looks to boost UK business opportunities
BEIJING (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in the Chinese financial center of Shanghai on Friday in his bid to boost business opportunities for U.K. firms in the world’s secon…
Starmer arrives in Shanghai as he looks to boost UK business opportunities
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in the Chinese financial center of Shanghai in his bid to boost business opportunities for U.K. firms in the world’s second-largest economy, just hours after President Donald Trump signaled a possible opp...
Trump says ‘very dangerous’ for UK to do business with China, after Starmer hails progress in Beijing
US president warns Keir Starmer over closer ties with China during British PM’s trip to secure lower tariffs and better access to Chinese market
Trump reportedly says 'very dangerous' for UK to do business with China as Starmer looks to mend ties
Starmer is on a 4-day visit to China this week, the first trip by a British leader in eight years, signaling an attempt at resetting the bilateral ties.
What happened when Starmer met Xi Jinping?
Pippa Crerar joins Kiran Stacey from Beijing as she follows Keir Starmer on his historic trip to China
China, U.K. vow to build long-term strategic partnership in bid to reset strained ties
U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he hopes to build "more sophisticated" ties with China as the two nations look to revive the bilateral relationships.
Xi-Starmer meeting: Chinese leader tells PM he hopes both countries can ‘rise above differences’
At Beijing talks, British prime minister Keir Starmer tells Xi he wants a ‘more sophisticated’ relationship with China
Burner phones and lead-lined bags: a history of UK security tactics in China
Starmer’s team is wary of spies but such fears are not new – with Theresa May once warned to get dressed under duvet
David Lammy to face Andrew Griffith at deputy Prime Minister's Questions
The pair will fill in for PM Keir Starmer and Tory party leader Kemi Badenoch in the Commons from midday.
Starmer Attack on Reform Candidate Shows His Future on Ballot
Keir Starmer stepped up his attacks on Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party ahead of a special election that could decide the prime minister’s political future.
Starmer speaks to Burnham after by-election row
Sir Keir rejects claims that Andy Burnham was told in advance he would not be accepted as a by-election candidate.
Starmer vows to raise issues ‘that need to be raised’ with Xi amid push to free Jimmy Lai
The prime minister may also discuss the fate of the Uyghurs with the Chinese leader
Keir Starmer flies to China for three-day visit
He is the first British prime minister to travel to Beijing since Theresa May in 2018.
For Britain, China remains a ‘threat’ – but one worth doing business with
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is the first British leader to travel to China in eight years, on a trip dominated by questions over global trade and security concerns.
Burnham blocked: Has Starmer messed up?
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the fallout from the NEC’s decision to block Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton byelection. Plus, Pippa previews her trip to China with Keir Starmer
UK's Starmer Names Business Adviser Chandra as Special Envoy to US, Source Says
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed his top business adviser, Varun Chandra, as a new special envoy to the United States, with a focus on trade and private sector investment, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday. The move comes amid ...
Exclusive-UK Finance and Business Ministers to Accompany PM Starmer on China Visit
By Kate Holton, Andrew MacAskill and Elizabeth Piper LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves will accompany Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his trip to China next week, underscoring UK efforts to strengthen ties with the world's second-largest economy at a time of ...
Starmer criticises Trump for ‘pressure on me and Britain’ over Greenland
PM also accuses Kemi Badenoch of supporting efforts by Trump to ‘undermine the government’s position’
Starmer should resist calls to match Trump ‘tweet-for-tweet’, says Miliband
Britain’s position would be ‘much worse’ if PM took stronger line on US threats over Greenland, says energy secretary
Ed Miliband defends Starmer’s ‘calm’ response to Trump as world leaders amp up rhetoric
‘Keir Starmer’s leadership is absolutely right on this and I think at this stage, it’s about de-escalation and finding a way through this tricky situation,’ the energy secretary said
Exclusive: Britain and China to revive 'Golden Era' business dialogue during Starmer visit
Britain and China aim to revive a "golden era" business dialogue when Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a planned Beijing visit next week, said three sources familiar with the initiative, with top executives from both sides expected to participate.
Trump Calls Britain’s Chagos Deal ‘Act of Great Stupidity,’ in Blow to Starmer
President Trump’s criticism reversed his administration’s previous support for the deal, in which Britain relinquished control of the Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius.
Minister plays down Trump’s claim Chagos deal is ‘act of great stupidity’, claiming Starmer’s relationship with president is ‘working’
Chief secretary to Keir Starmer inists that British diplomacy with the US was still working
Starmer’s calm diplomacy makes mistake of assuming Trump is a sentient being
PM’s effort to take heat out of Greenland situation is yet another humiliation in his relationship with The Donald
Can Starmer continue to walk the Trump tightrope?
PM condemns US tariff threat but is less confrontational than some European allies
Starmer: ‘We don’t want a trade war’
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s emergency press conference on Greenland
Starmer Pushes Back Against Greenland Tariff Threat as ‘Completely Wrong’
The British prime minister said his country “must stand up for its values” after President Trump threatened a new tariff war over acquiring the island.
Starmer to address Trump’s Greenland threats in No 10 press conference
PM to speak to reporters this morning amid crisis over the territory and US president’s tariff threats to those who oppose him
The U-turns keep coming – but Starmer’s allies insist they’re his best hope of revival
Prime minister wants cabinet ministers to move on from policies that have tanked with voters
Tories and Lib Dems criticise Starmer’s ‘spinelessness’ after U-turn on digital ID
Ministers have rolled back central element of digital ID plans, possibly allowing people to use other forms of identification to prove their right to work
Mandelson accuses European leaders of ‘histrionic’ reaction to Trump’s Greenland stance
Article by former British ambassador to US is likely to be seen as criticism of Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer urged to rethink business rate reform to save pubs
Some Labour MPs are optimistic there could be further relief to protect the hospitality industry.
‘See no evil, hear no evil’ Starmer goes on full sycophant alert
PM tries to be as uninformed as possible about The Donald’s coup while his junior minister throws Greenland under the bus
Is Starmer’s silence on Venezuela worth it?
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about the UK’s response to Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela. Plus, the key political moments to look out for in the next few months
Minister rejects claims government refusing to call Maduro extradition illegal to placate Trump
Mike Tapp says No 10 is talking to US and close allies about legal aspect after Starmer declines to criticise Venezuela operation
Starmer v Starmer: why is the former human rights lawyer so cautious about defending human rights? – from The Audio Long Read
Many of his supporters hoped the prime minister would restore the UK’s commitment to international law. Yet Labour’s record over the past year has been curiously mixedBy Daniel Trilling. Read by Simon Darwen
Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss Nowak tells Starmer
Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.
Is there a Christmas truce in the Starmer farmer ding-dong?
There’s an ‘early present’ for farmers but tensions between Labour and rural communities remain
The seamy side of Westminster, then and now — the best new books on politics
From revelations about Starmer’s Labour to the story of a Liberal who sold honours. Plus the reminiscences of a Nato chief and the evangelism of Tony Blair
How a Year of Political Peril Could Unfold for Keir Starmer
Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his cabinet this week that 2026 would be the year Britain’s fortunes turn around and year Labour gains the upper hand. For his skeptical Members of Parliament the question is whether they oust him.