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www.independent.co.uk
1 day ago
London politics

I've dealt with that': Keir Starmer dodges questions about Diane Abbott

Labour leader Keir Starmer avoids questions about Diane Abbott at campaign bus launch. [ more ]
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1 day ago
London politics

Diane Abbott might now be allowed to stand as a Labour MP, but the damage is done and it's deep | Andy Beckett

Diane Abbott's ordeal sheds light on Labour's inner turmoil and strained relationships with key supporters like the left, London, and Black Britain. [ more ]
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1 day ago
London politics

UK voters do not want extremes of left or right, says Keir Starmer UK politics live

Keir Starmer emphasizes winning elections from the center ground by appealing to a broad and reasonable audience, welcoming non-traditional Labour supporters. [ more ]
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2 days ago
London politics

Labour leader confirms Diane Abbott 'free to go forward' in Hackney

Diane Abbott to stand for re-election in Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency. [ more ]
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2 days ago
London politics

UK's first Black female lawmaker 'free' to stand for Labour at election after row over her future

Diane Abbott, the U.K.'s first Black female member of parliament, will be allowed to stand for the Labour Party in the upcoming general election. [ more ]
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2 days ago
London politics

Diane Abbott free to stand for Labour in election, says Starmer

Diane Abbott is free to stand as a Labour candidate in the general election. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
US Elections

Keir Starmer promises to work with Donald Trump if both men are elected

Keir Starmer willing to work with Trump post-conviction, emphasizing the importance of the US-UK relationship. [ more ]
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1 week ago
UK news

Starmer agrees to TV election debates with Sunak

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer agrees to televised election debates with PM Rishi Sunak, committing to two debates by BBC and ITV. [ more ]
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1 week ago
Europe politics

Rishi Sunak shelves flagship Rwanda and smoking policies before election

Rishi Sunak drops flagship policies, leaving legacy in question. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London politics

Watch: Keir Starmer arrives at polling station with his dog to cast election vote

Labour leader Keir Starmer and wife vote in local and London Mayoral elections, seen as a test of public opinion before Rishi Sunak's potential election later this year. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Changing Tory leader could result in even larger Labour landslide, new poll shows

The Conservatives' potential replacements for Rishi Sunak may not fare well against Keir Starmer in a general election.
Penny Mordaunt is the only potential replacement for Sunak who could have a marginal positive impact on the Tory vote. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Starmer pokes fun at Sunak's cringey' chores video with wife Akshata Murty

Keir Starmer poked fun at Rishi Sunak for criticizing his wife's chores in a recent interview.
Rishi Sunak highlighted his and his wife's differing approaches to household chores, leading to mixed reactions. [ more ]
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3 days ago
Europe politics

EU keen to deepen ties with a Labour PM but will not offer radical concessions

The EU is cautiously optimistic about potentially closer ties with a future Labour government under Keir Starmer. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Europe politics

Starmer can't dodge the Europe question for ever. In office, the economy will answer it for him | Martin Kettle

The Labour government's approach to Europe under Keir Starmer may focus more on the economy than geopolitical factors, with a gradual and nuanced shift rather than a drastic one. [ more ]
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2 months ago
London politics

London mayoral election: Sadiq Khan launches re-election campaign with pledge of 40,000 council homes

Labour government and mayor offer once-in-a-generation chance to ease London's housing crisis
Sadiq Khan pledges to double council homes target to 40,000 and emphasizes unity and hope with Labour over chaos with Tories. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
London politics

Third of voters believe Starmer was wrong to let Elphicke into Labour party

More voters disagree with allowing a right-wing Tory MP to join Labour than support the decision. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Keir Starmer must beware the Biden factor: you can govern well and lose the country | Jonathan Freedland

The comparison of Keir Starmer to Joe Biden is more apt than to Tony Blair, as both leaders faced different economic, political, and cultural contexts. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
London politics

Keir Starmer should be embracing the Tories' disgruntled voters not their turncoat MPs | Polly Toynbee

Keir Starmer's welcoming of Natalie Elphicke to Labour questioned his party loyalty, posing strategic concerns for his leadership. [ more ]
The Nation
3 weeks ago
London politics

Local Elections in Britain Put the Labour Party's Stance on Gaza Under the Spotlight

Labour leader Keir Starmer's campaign could be derailed by support for Israel's actions in Gaza. [ more ]
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4 weeks ago
London politics

John Swinney suggests Labour would do a deal with the SNP in a hung parliament

SNP leader predicts Labour/SNP deal after next general election. [ more ]
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4 weeks ago
London

Sadiq Khan wins majority in Wandsworth and Merton in 2024 Mayoral election

Sadiq Khan is the right candidate for a third term as London Mayor, confidently supported by Keir Starmer. [ more ]
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2 months ago
London politics

Sadiq Khan promises 40,000 new London homes if he wins third term

Sadiq Khan pledges to build 40,000 new homes in his next term, doubling his previous target.
Khan's campaign for a third term as London mayor focuses on addressing the city's housing crisis and rough sleeping issue. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Arsenal

Keir Starmer claims he helped Arsenal sign Declan Rice

Keir Starmer joked about tricking Declan Rice into signing for Arsenal, showcasing his passion for football and humor. [ more ]
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1 month ago
LGBT

Keir Starmer continues to U-turn on trans rights - he's now backing Rosie Duffield

Keir Starmer faces criticism for backpedaling on trans issues, supporting gender critical views, and causing controversy within the community. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Starmer speaks of new beginnings' as he shares Easter message with eye on election

Sir Keir Starmer expresses optimism and hope for new beginnings in his Easter message.
Rishi Sunak acknowledges Christians' work in his Easter message. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Keir Starmer pledges landmark assisted dying vote in parliament

Sir Keir Starmer pledges to debate changing assisted dying laws if Labour wins next election.
Dame Esther Rantzen advocates for assisted dying law change to avoid painful memories for families. [ more ]
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2 months ago
UK news

Diane Abbott reports Tory donor to Met Police over should be shot' comments

Diane Abbott reported Tory donor Frank Hester to the police for threatening remarks.
Keir Starmer expressed support for Diane Abbott and condemned the alleged remarks as abhorrent. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Diane Abbott says Tory donor Frank Hester's remarks frightening'

Diane Abbott faces racist remarks
Conservative donor's apology towards Diane Abbott [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Starmer urges Tories to return 10m from donor over abhorrent' Diane Abbott comments

Keir Starmer condemns Tory donor's remarks about Diane Abbott as abhorrent.
Conservatives urged to return donation from donor accused of making racist comments. [ more ]
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BBC News
2 months ago
UK politics

Starmer: Tories ask to 'pay more and more for less and less'

Labour leader accuses Conservatives of losing control of the economy
Keir Starmer criticizes Tories for asking working people to pay more for less [ more ]
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2 months ago
UK politics

Peter Mandelson rebuked over fat shaming' remarks at Keir Starmer

Mandelson criticized Starmer's appearance and weight, sparking fat-shaming accusations.
Political figures like Blair, Brown, and Sunak faced Mandelson's style critiques, with a focus on ties and suits. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Labour fat-shaming row after Peter Mandelson tells Starmer to lose a few pounds'

Wes Streeting criticizes Peter Mandelson's fat-shaming comments towards Keir Starmer
Appearance, ties, and presentation factor in winning over voters according to Peter Mandelson [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Vegan caller put off' voting for Labour due to Keir Starmer being merely vegetarian

Voter put off by Starmer's vegetarianism, not veganism.
Call for Starmer to embrace veganism for stronger character perception. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
UK politics

Former Labour Blyth Valley MP Ronnie Campbell dies aged 80

Ronnie Campbell served as an MP for Blyth Valley for over 30 years.
Ronnie Campbell started as a coal miner and later became a National Union of Mineworkers official. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Starmer's lobbying of Hoyle draws criticism amid Gaza vote fallout

Labour officials discussed implications of House of Commons protest on Gaza vote.
Keir Starmer avoided expected rebellion but faced backlash for last-minute visit to speaker. [ more ]
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