Keir Starmer Is on the Cusp of Power in the U.K.
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The New York Times - Top stories
In the U.K. Election, Keir Starmer — the Boring Choice — Wins
Britons are celebrating the end of 14 bleak years of Conservative rule. But the new government must turn things around and fast, or the populists will be back.United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
Who is Keir Starmer, the new U.K. prime minister?
With the U.K. Labour Party returning to power after 14 years of Conservative rule, the main appeal of the man taking power may be his dullness.United Kingdom -
The New York Times - World
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is About to Get a Crash Course in Statecraft
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to a NATO summit this coming week, where he will represent a rare point of centrist stability among unsettled allies. -
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Laura Kuenssberg: Will Starmer 'go quick, go fast' now he's in power?
The new PM and his team face the huge responsibility that comes with being in power. -
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Who is Keir Starmer, the self-described socialist set to lead the U.K.? Some Brits still don't know
Labour's Keir Starmer looks set to win a landslide victory against Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the U.K.'s general election. -
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Keir Starmer becomes U.K.'s new prime minister in major Labour Party victory
Keir Starmer's Labour Party won a massive majority in the U.K. election. Outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conceded his party's brutal defeat as the results are the worst faced by the Conservative Party in its 200-year history. -
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Keir Starmer becomes new U.K. prime minister after Labour Party's landslide victory
Voters delivered a historic blowout win for U.K.'s Labour Party on Thursday, ousting the Conservative Party that had controlled the country for 14 years. Keir Starmer became Britain's new prime minister after meeting with King Charles III and ...United Kingdom -
NBC News - Politics
‘There will be no honeymoon’: Keir Starmer becomes U.K.’s first Labour PM in 14 years
Sir Trevor Phillips, presenter of Sky News’ “Sunday Morning,” joins Meet the Press NOW to report on the landslide victory by the British Labour Party on July 4 and how the U.K. is following the American election season. -
MarketWatch - Business
Starmer’s Labour Party returns to power in the U.K. for the first time in 14 years: exit poll
Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has vaulted back to power in the U.K. for the first time in 14 years, according to exit poll data released Thursday. -
The Hill - Politics
Keir Starmer and Labour’s massive victory
Labour’s supermajority reflects a major turnaround from the 2019 election. -
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Who's in Keir Starmer's new cabinet?
The new top team includes the UK's first female chancellor, Rachel Reeves, as well as party veterans such as Ed Miliband and Yvette Cooper. -
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U.K. election expected to bring dramatic shift in power
Polls show voters in Britain's election are likely to throw out Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party that has been in power since 2010 in favor of Keir Starmer and the Labour Party.United Kingdom -
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Sunak apologises after Tory defeat and says he will step down
In a speech outside Number 10, Mr Sunak said he would step down as party leader once arrangements for a successor are in place. -
The New York Times - World
Keir Starmer Is Britain’s New Prime Minister
The 61-year-old former human rights lawyer lacks the star power of some of his predecessors but led a remarkable turnaround for the Labour Party.United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
Who is Labour's Keir Starmer, the new leader of Britain?
The 61-year-old human rights lawyer-turned-politician has had a rapid ascent after entering parliament less than a decade ago. -
Financial Times - Business
Keir Starmer, the steely incoming Labour prime minister
From football to his party to the country, the new UK leader has always been focused on winning -
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Starmer vows to serve whole UK as new Labour PM
The Labour leader pledges to return politics to "public service" after his party's landslide win.United Kingdom -
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Keir Starmer: From indie kid to prime minister
His route to No 10 has been one of twists and turns, from lively student days, decades in law to a late career change. -
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Electioncast Results: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer
The Labour prime minister makes his first speech in Downing Street. -
Financial Times - World
Who will be the key figures in Keir Starmer’s government?
First Labour administration for 14 years will be staffed and shaped by range of politicians, policy experts and advisers -
The Guardian - World
Chris Riddell on Keir Starmer’s new broom – cartoon
The prime minister’s Ming vase is intact – but look what’s lurking in the cupboard. • You can order your own version of this cartoon Continue reading... -
The New York Times - World
Starmer Becomes U.K. Prime Minister After Labour Party Landslide
Labour’s resounding election victory ended 14 years of Conservative government. But a fragmented vote and low turnout pointed to a deeply unhappy Britain.United Kingdom -
MarketWatch - Business
Starmer calls for ‘national renewal’ in first speech as U.K. Prime Minister
In his first speech as Prime Minister Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer emphasized “national renewal” as he addressed media and supporters outside Number 10 Downing Street.United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Sir Keir Starmer wins seat in Holborn and St Pancras
Starmer's majority is down significantly from 22,766 in 2019 to 11,572 tonight. -
The Guardian - World
‘Rachel Reeves becomes UK’s first female chancellor; former Tory chair says party faces ‘oblivion’ – election live
Rachel Reeves becomes first woman to hold post in 800-years as Angela Rayner named secretary of state for levelling up. UK general election results 2024: live trackerHow Labour did it: inside the campaign that led to ‘Starmergeddon’Clive Myrie is ... -
The New York Times - World
Keir Starmer Vows ‘National Renewal’ in First Speech as UK Prime Minister
The Labour leader promised in a speech in Downing Street to restore Britain’s faith in politics and public service.United Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
Keir Starmer becomes Britain's new PM in historic UK election
Following a historic landslide win for the Labour Party in the United Kingdom's general election, Sir Keir Starmer officially became Britain’s new prime minister Friday, ending 14 years of Conservative government. “Now our country has voted ...United Kingdom -
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'Work of change begins' - Keir Starmer's No 10 speech in full
Read Sir Keir Starmer's full speech from outside No 10, after Labour won the 2024 General Election. -
NBC News - Politics
Keir Starmer’s Labour Party wins British election in a landslide
After a landslide victory for Britain’s progressive Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer will become their new prime minister, replacing Rishi Sunak. NBC’s Raf Sanchez reports for TODAY from 10 Downing Street. -
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Wired - Tech
How Keir Starmer Can Fix the UK’s Tech Industry
The new Labour government could bring about a renaissance in UK tech and bolster the country’s precarious post-Brexit startup pipeline. That’s if politics don’t get in the way. -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer enters No 10 vowing to rebuild Britain ‘brick by brick’
New PM says government ‘will fight, every day, until you believe again’ and give security to working-class families. UK election live – latest updatesKeir Starmer entered Downing Street as Labour prime minister with a promise to use his historic ...United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer: Britain’s new leader who takes politics seriously
Former human rights lawyer has pledged ‘stability and moderation’ after taking Labour party back into power. Keir Starmer, who has just secured the biggest election victory in the UK this century to become prime minister, is considered reserved by ... -
The Guardian - World
Voter turnout at general election was lowest since 2001 – politics live
Keir Starmer ‘restless for change’ as he vows to take action on prisons on first full day as PM. UK general election results 2024: live trackerEducation spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats, Munira Wilson, acknowledged the party benefited from ... -
ABC News - World
Who's who in Britain's new Labour government led by Keir Starmer
Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed a Cabinet of Labour Party lawmakers and a few outside experts as he tries to tackle priorities including boosting a sluggish economy, building more homes and fixing the creaking state-funded ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Keir Starmer Says He Will Change Britain. But Who Will Pay for It?
Growing budget constraints mean the new prime minister could face a tough choice between higher taxes or spending cuts. -
The Hill - Politics
What to know about Keir Starmer, UK's new prime minister
The Labour party won a landslide victory in Thursday’s election, bringing an end to 14 years of Conservative rule under five Tory prime ministers. Rishi Sunak immediately tendered his resignation as the nation's leader and is also standing down as ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Politicians Usually Moderate When in Power. Britain's Starmer Could Be Different.
Despite a plain-vanilla campaign, the U.K. Labour Party leader may have no choice but to swerve to the left once in office. -
CBS News - Top stories
U.K.'s Labour Party sweeps back to power after 14 years on the sidelines
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the British people "delivered a sobering verdict," and the Labour Party has won the U.K. election. -
NBC News - Politics
U.K.'s new Prime Minister Starmer promises ‘national renewal’ in Downing Street speech
In his first remarks as British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer called public service a “privilege,” adding that his government would bring a "national renewal" following more than a decade of Conservative rule. Starmer’s Labour Party beat the ...