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Starmer wants contentious North Sea oil and gas fields to go ahead
PM backs development of the Jackdaw and Rosebank projects, despite some Labour MPs’ concernsFinancial Times - 10h -
Palestinians must be allowed home to Gaza, Starmer says
The PM responds to President Trump's plan to turn Gaza into the "Riviera of the Middle East".BBC News - 15h -
UK not choosing between US and EU, says Starmer
US President Donald Trump threatens EU with trade taxes but hints he could reach a deal with the UK.BBC News - 1d -
Kash Patel grilled on potential Trump pressure, past comments at contentious hearing
Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI, was at the center of a contentious confirmation hearing Thursday, facing intense grilling from Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee ...The Hill - 6d -
A Plane Crash Near Washington, and 3 Contentious Senate Hearings
Plus, Hamas releases more hostages.The New York Times - 6d -
Three Contentious Trump Nominees Will Appear Before the Senate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard, three of President Trump’s high-profile picks, on Thursday will make their cases for confirmation.The New York Times - 6d -
RFK Jr. questioned for hours on vaccines, abortion in contentious Senate hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions from senators in a hearing that last more than three hours Wednesday as he strives to be confirmed as President Trump's director of the Department of Health ...CBS News - Jan. 29 -
Kennedy confuses Medicare, Medicaid in contentious confirmation hearing
In a confirmation hearing for his nomination to head the $1.7 trillion Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confused two of the massive healthcare programs he would be ...MarketWatch - Jan. 29 -
Brazil to set up deportee reception center after contentious flight from US
The Brazilian government says it is going to create a reception center for deported migrants from the United States following controversy over conditions on a recent flightABC News - Jan. 28 -
Starmer vows to ‘hard wire growth’ into cabinet decisions
Changes will require UK ministers to prove economic impact of policies before approvalFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
Can Trump and Starmer Have a Special Relationship?
Plus, the rise of a Chinese artificial intelligence firm plunges US shares.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
What does Trump think of Starmer?
Sarah, Justin and Marianna join Matt Chorley on BBC Radio 5 Live.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
Amid raging fires, House passes contentious forestry bill
The House on Thursday passed legislation that supporters say will improve how the nation manages its forests to prevent fires but opponents argue will undercut environmental safeguards. The ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Trump issues orders aiming to drill in contentious Alaska areas, revisit Biden climate rules
President Trump late Monday issued a pair of executive orders that seek to bolster oil and gas drilling — including in contentious areas of Alaska. One order seeks to open up drilling in Alaska’s ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Starmer to make statement on Southport public inquiry
The prime minister is due to speak after Axel Rudakubana pleaded guilty to the murders of three girls last year.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Keir Starmer orders public inquiry into Southport attack
PM says country ‘failed in its duty’ after teenager admits murdering three girls at children’s holiday club. Keir Starmer has ordered a public inquiry into the failings that allowed an “extremely ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Starmer urges world leaders to ‘double down’ on support for Ukraine
PM stressed shared ‘unbreakable commitment to Nato and Ukraine’ with Poland in meeting with Donald Tusk . Keir Starmer has urged world leaders to “double down” in their efforts to support Ukraine ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Starmer vows to fight 'poison' of antisemitism in Auschwitz visit
Sir Keir, who is in Poland for defence and security talks, said "nothing" could have prepared him for the horror of what he had seen.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
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The Guardian view on Keir Starmer’s economy: no acute crisis, but chronically weak | Editorial
Labour should ask the Bank of England if it can do more to boost growth. Recent days of market turmoil have elicited some extraordinary responses. The fact that investors are demanding higher rates ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Starmer says UK will play ‘full part’ in guaranteeing Ukrainian security
British prime minister leaves door open for British troop presence in UkraineFinancial 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. presidentABC News - Jan. 16 -
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 -
Hegseth hits back at misconduct allegations in contentious hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, faced tough questions from senators during his confirmation hearing.ABC News - 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 electionFinancial 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 backdropFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
76ers elect not to build contentious $1.3B arena
The Philadelphia 76ers have decided not to build a $1.3 billion downtown arena, a surprising move that comes just weeks after the NBA franchise received approval for the controversial project from ...ESPN - 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 -
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 -
Starmer’s attempt to ‘do a Blair’ on the NHS
Ministers are trying to go further than before — with less moneyFinancial 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 violenceFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
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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 - 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 JulyFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
The hole in Keir Starmer’s plan for the NHS
Also in this newsletter: demand for special educational needs provision doublesFinancial 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
