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Keir Starmer Vows Long-Term U.K. Partnership With Ukraine on Kyiv Visit

Prime Minister Keir Starmer signaled continued solidarity, with further U.S. support in question under a second Trump administration.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Deputy national security adviser discusses ceasefire agreement

For months, the Biden administration has worked on a ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas. Deputy national security adviser Jonathan Finer joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the ...

CBS News - Jan. 16

Lib Dems chart a distinctive pro-European course

Forging closer ties between UK and EU may prove sensible electoral strategy for UK’s third party

Financial Times - Jan. 16

UK's Starmer arrives in Ukraine for security talks, pledges a '100-year partnership'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Ukraine's capital with a pledge to help guarantee the country’s security for a century, days before Donald Trump is to be sworn in as U.S. president

ABC News - Jan. 16

Ramaswamy and DeWine met to discuss Ohio Senate appointment

The DOGE co-leader previously took himself out of the running for the post.

Politico - Jan. 15

Starmer says he will strive to prevent Gerry Adams receiving compensation

PM says he aims to stop former Sinn Féin leader claiming damages for his internment as ministers ditch Troubles law. UK politics live – latest updates Ministers will look at “every conceivable ...

The Guardian - Jan. 15

China discussing using Musk as broker in TikTok deal

Officials consider involving billionaire confidant of Donald Trump in effort to save video app from US ban

Financial Times - Jan. 14

Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in Reeves despite pressure on UK chancellor

Prime minister says she is doing a ‘fantastic job’ but declines to promise she will be in post at the next election

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Starmer aims to refocus attention on growth after hit from markets

UK PM pledges to be ‘best state partner’ for AI companies as he faces ominous economic and political backdrop

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Musk sets sights on European politics

After helping President-elect Donald Trump return to the White House, Elon Musk is now setting his sights on European politics. He has endorsed Germany's far-right party in the upcoming election ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

Keir Starmer ‘will act on findings of Tulip Siddiq investigation regardless of outcome’

Minister hits back after Tories call for PM to sack anti-corruption minister at centre of Bangladesh property row. Keir Starmer will act on the findings of an independent investigation into Tulip ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Diplomats discuss Syria at international gathering in Riyadh

Yahoo News - Jan. 12

Trump ‘beauty parade’ may favour populist right leaders over Starmer

Diplomats have advised the UK prime minister to have a face-saving response just in case he comes low down on the list at the inauguration. Donald Trump may invite populist rightwing leaders from ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

How Elon Musk has meddled in European affairs

From bashing Keir Starmer to promoting the AfD, the X owner is not shy about intervening. A limited – at best – understanding of the continent of Europe and its component countries has not ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Starmer’s attempt to ‘do a Blair’ on the NHS

Ministers are trying to go further than before — with less money

Financial Times - Jan. 11

Starmer met ousted Awami League figure last month

UK Labour party has long ties with ‘Kennedys of Bangladesh’ despite former regime’s alleged corruption and violence

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Starmer and Macron agree to step up fight against people smugglers

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

The Papers: 'Lost Angeles' and 'Musk seeks plan to oust Starmer'

Friday's headlines include more reports of devastation in Los Angeles due to wildfires.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Starmer aide to receive dividends from corporate advisory firm Hakluyt

Varun Chandra still holds majority of his previous stake in the group despite joining Downing Street in July

Financial Times - Jan. 9

The hole in Keir Starmer’s plan for the NHS

Also in this newsletter: demand for special educational needs provision doubles

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Truss lawyers tell Starmer to stop saying she ‘crashed the economy’

Legal letter warns prime minister to ‘cease and desist’ from claims about her brief tenure

Financial Times - Jan. 9

FirstFT: Elon Musk moves against Keir Starmer

Also in today’s newsletter, corporate borrowers rush to lock in loans and the growing interest in lunar spectrum

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Musk examines how to oust Starmer as UK premier before next election

Technology billionaire is interested in building support for another political party, notably Reform UK

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Starmer and Badenoch clash over grooming inquiry

The online debate played out IRL

BBC News - Jan. 8

The Musk threat to European democracy

Free speech push, now backed by Meta’s Zuckerberg, risks spread of disinformation

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Chris Mason: Is Starmer leaving the door open to an abuse inquiry?

There's anger about Elon Musk's interventions - but they have turbocharged a public conversation about child sexual abuse in the UK.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Meloni’s European moment risks falling flat

Italy’s most successful premiers on the EU stage tend to be technocrats not professional politicians

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Apple executives discuss potential investment in Indonesia

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

Elon Musk Is Roiling European Politics

The Trump ally has flooded X with posts criticizing European politicians, causing a diplomatic conundrum for the continent’s leaders.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

'Abuse victims have had enough of consultations and discussions'

Some people "in a very uninformed way", have politicised child sexual abuse, says the inquiry chair.

BBC News - Jan. 7

'Starmer blasts Musk' and Canada's 'Trudeau quits'

Sir Keir Starmer's response to tycoon Elon Musk and Justin Trudeau's resignation lead the papers.

BBC News - Jan. 7

European leaders denounce Elon Musk's influence on the continent

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is getting wide pushback in European capitals as he tries to extend his recent political success in other countries.

NBC News - Jan. 6

What is Starmer's record on prosecuting grooming gangs?

The prime minister has come under attack from Elon Musk over his record as director of public prosecutions.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Starmer Hits Back at Musk

PM attacks those “spreading lies” on grooming gangs.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Starmer hits back at Musk over comments on historic sex abuse cases

UK prime minister says ‘line has been crossed’ as Emmanuel Macron also expresses alarm about billionaire’s interventions

Financial Times - Jan. 6

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hits back at Elon Musk

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer hit back at Elon Musk on Monday after the world's richest man repeatedly lobbed a host of inflammatory allegations at the country's leader over the past week.

CBS News - Jan. 6