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U.K.'s PM in Kyiv for security talks with a pledge for a '100-year partnership' with Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Ukraine’s capital on Thursday with a pledge to help guarantee the country’s security for a century, days before Donald Trump is sworn in as U.S. ...NBC News - 51m -
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 - 2h -
Drone above site of Starmer-Zelenskyy meeting in Kyiv draws anti-aircraft fire
Aircraft – possibly a Russian decoy – seen above presidential palace where UK PM is meeting Ukrainian president. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Anti-aircraft fire has erupted in Kyiv ...The Guardian - 3h -
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 - 1d -
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 electionFinancial Times - 2d -
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 backdropFinancial Times - 2d -
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv ready to swap North Korean soldiers for Ukrainian PoWs, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president says there ‘should be no doubt left’ that Russia is dependent on military assistance from North Korea. What we know on day 1,055. See all our Ukraine coverage Ukrainian ...The Guardian - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 4d -
Starmer’s attempt to ‘do a Blair’ on the NHS
Ministers are trying to go further than before — with less moneyFinancial Times - 5d -
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 violenceFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump seeks Putin meeting as Biden administration announces 11th-hour aid package to Kyiv
"President Putin wants to meet. He's said that even publicly. And we have to get that war over with, that's a bloody mess," Donald Trump said.CNBC - 5d -
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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 - 6d -
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 JulyFinancial Times - 6d -
The hole in Keir Starmer’s plan for the NHS
Also in this newsletter: demand for special educational needs provision doublesFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump pushes back Ukraine war deadline in sign of support for Kyiv
US president-elect speaks of six months to end conflict, after pledging to solve it in ‘24 hours’ from taking officeFinancial 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 tenureFinancial 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 spectrumFinancial 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 UKFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
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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 -
Trump's Ukraine envoy postpones planned trip to Kyiv, top Ukrainian diplomat says
A visit to Kyiv by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia has been canceled but will be rescheduled, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said TuesdayABC 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 -
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 -
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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 interventionsFinancial 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 -
U.K.’s Starmer Slams ‘Lies and Misinformation’ After Elon Musk Attacks
Without naming Mr. Musk directly, Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the billionaire’s spreading of falsehoods about a child sex abuse scandal.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Russia claims it has captured another town in eastern Ukraine but Kyiv doesn't confirm it
Russia’s Defense Ministry is claiming that its troops in eastern Ukraine have captured the town of Kurakhove after a monthslong battleABC News - Jan. 6 -
Starmer's NHS waiting list plan - will it work?
Lack of staff and money could make it difficult for government to achieve its aims.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Ukraine waits for Trump the dealmaker to broker end of Putin’s war | Shaun Walker in Kyiv
The US president-elect’s policy on the conflict may prove decisive, but appeasing both sides will be a challenge. A new year in Ukraine began in much the same way as the old one finished: with ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Musk accused of ‘politicising’ rape of young girls in UK to attack Starmer
Ex-health worker who exposed paedophile ring says billionaire’s triggering of row ignores plight of survivors. Elon Musk has “politicised” the rape of young girls in the UK in an attempt to attack ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
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Tories seek UK probe into rape gangs as Musk spat with Starmer escalates
Tech billionaire claims PM failed to tackle grooming scandal when he was head of prosecution serviceFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Twenty councillors quit Labour in Starmer protest
The group have accused the party of "abandoning traditional Labour values" in recent months.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Musk urges release of far-right UK figure; blasts PM Starmer
Elon Musk has called for the release of far-right activist Tommy Robinson and criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on social media, while also praising Nigel Farage's Reform UK party and ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Ukraine war briefing: New Year’s Day drone strike kills two in Kyiv
Explosions boomed across the morning sky as Ukraine’s air force warned of incoming drones. What we know on day 1,044. See all our Ukraine war coverage Russia launched a New Year’s Day drone ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Russia launches 111 drones at Ukraine in deadly New Year’s attack, Kyiv says
At least six people were injured in Kyiv as Russia launched a drone strike on the capital in the early hours of Wednesday, city officials said.ABC News - Jan. 1