Sir Keir Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer is the leader of the Labour Party and a prominent figure in UK politics, having served as the Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras since 2015. Under his leadership, Labour is strategizing to respond to the rising support for the Reform Party, which poses a significant challenge in the current political climate.
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Sir Keir spoke to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday.
US lands bomber at UK air base after warning of surge in strikes on Iran
United Kingdom· 2026-03-07
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that the UK will strengthen the defense of its base in Cyprus.
Jutarnji list - Novi veliki napad na Teheran; Britanci na Cipar šalju moćni razarač, može skidati projektile
Croatia· 2026-03-03
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that the UK will strengthen the defense of its base in Cyprus.
Jutarnji list - Novi veliki napad na Teheran; Britanci na Cipar šalju moćni razarač, može skidati projektileCroatia· 2026-03-03British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed his government was looking at options to support citizens in the Middle East.
115,000 in limbo as military strikes disrupt flights after US and Iran conflict
Australia· 2026-03-03
Sir Keir Starmer stated that his government does not believe in regime change from the skies.
US-Israel strikes on Iran: Donald Trump ‘very disappointed’ in Sir Keir Starmer over Iran
New Zealand· 2026-03-02
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer spoke to Trump on Saturday, having earlier said that British planes were 'in the sky' over the Middle East as part of a defensive operation 'to protect our people, our interests and our allies'.
Flights cancelled and new travel warnings issued after Iran strikes
Ghana· 2026-03-02
Sir Keir Starmer announced that the UK had sent aircraft to the Middle East for defensive operations in response to attacks on Iran.
Iranul a lansat două rachete în direcția Ciprului, a avertizat Marea Britanie. Reacţia oficială a guvernului cipriot
Romania· 2026-03-01
Sir Keir Starmer is the UK counterpart to whom Anthony Albanese has written regarding the succession proposal.
Removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession must happen for a modern monarchy – EditorialNew Zealand· 2026-02-25
Sir Keir Starmer is mentioned as a serious and honest professional who has been involved in the Epstein scandal.
La Corona e lo scalpore per l'ex principe Andrea, Agnello Hornby: «Il sistema non crollerà per lo scandalo, ma saranno i soldi a metterlo in crisi»
Italy· 2026-02-23
Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the need for increased defense spending in response to wider threats.
UK government considering increase in defence spendingUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-16British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the life jail terms.
‘Britain’s Jews are under threat’: Police chief’s warning after massacre plotters jailedNew Zealand· 2026-02-14
Sir Keir Starmer is the current leader of the Labour Party facing internal concerns about his leadership.
Labour sticks with Starmer for now but this is not overUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-10
Sir Keir Starmer was one of the international leaders Takaichi successfully met with.
Japonia se pregătește pentru un atac al Chinei. „Doamna de Fier” pune militarizarea în centrul atențieiRomania· 2026-02-09
Sir Keir Starmer faces criticism for appointing Mandelson and the subsequent fallout.
Parents are responsible for raising their children – Letters to the EditorNew Zealand· 2026-02-06
Sir Keir Starmer defended engaging with China as a means to secure growth for British businesses.
Labubu to open seven UK shops, after PM's China visitUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-31Sir Keir is the first UK prime minister to visit China since Theresa May in 2018.
What did UK and China get out of Starmer's reset visit?United Kingdom· 2026-01-30
Sir Keir Starmer axed the deal in 2024, leading to legal action from Rwanda.
Rwanda takes legal action against UK over axed migrant dealUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-27
Defending the move, Sir Keir said allowing Burnham to contest the seat would have diverted Labour's resources away from other important elections.
Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Andy Burnham decisionUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-27
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's allies fear Andy Burnham's leadership ambitions.
Andy Burnham's bid to return as MP blocked by Labour ruling bodyUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-25
Sir Keir Starmer branded Trump's remarks about NATO troops in Afghanistan 'insulting and frankly appalling'.
As we return to a pre-WW2 order, the middle powers face a challengeUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-25
Sir Keir Starmer called Trump's comments 'insulting and frankly appalling'.
Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan 'among greatest of all warriors'United Kingdom· 2026-01-24
Sir Keir Starmer did not threaten tariffs in retaliation, despite Trump branding the PM's deal to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius an 'act of great stupidity'.
UK concerns made Trump back down on Greenland, says David LammyUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-23
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to visit Beijing, becoming the first UK prime minister to do so since 2018.
UK approves plans for Chinese mega-embassy in LondonUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-20
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the necessity of the deal to protect the military base from 'malign influence'.
UK defends Chagos Islands deal after Trump calls handover 'act of great stupidity'United Kingdom· 2026-01-20
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of working with the Americans for national security.
Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-20
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has made it clear he wants to avoid a trade war with Trump.
How could Europe respond to Trump's tariffs threat?United Kingdom· 2026-01-19
Sir Keir Starmer told Trump on Sunday that he should not punish Britain for opposing his attempt to take Greenland.
Trump says his plan to take over Greenland now motivated by Nobel Peace Prize snubNew Zealand· 2026-01-19
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said a trade war is in 'no-one's interest' after Donald Trump threatened to impose a 10% tax on imports from the UK.
Tariff war in 'no-one's interest', says PM in face of Trump threatsUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-19
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Monday that any decision about the future status of Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark alone.
Trump links Greenland dispute to not getting Nobel Peace Prize, in letter to Norway's PMUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-19
Sir Keir Starmer met with António Guterres in London to discuss UN matters.
US believes its power matters more than international law, UN chief António Guterres tells BBCUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-19
