Starmer’s Missile Bravado

The difference between Harris and Starmer

A cautious politician is easier to elect than an ambiguous one

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Netanyahu and Starmer lead congratulations to Trump

Hungary's prime minister hails a "much-needed victory for the world", and France's president said it would work with him "with respect and ambition".

Starmer tightens rules on gifts to ministers

It comes after the PM and other cabinet ministers have faced criticism for accepting freebies.

U.S. deploying troops, missile defense system to Israel

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has authorized the deployment of a missile defense system to Israel to support the country's air defense following Iran's recent strikes. A U.S. official tells CBS ...

U.S. sending missile defense system, troops to Israel

The U.S. is sending troops to Israel for the first time since the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, along with a powerful air missile defense system. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is ...

Israel races to supply anti-missile shield

Intense war demands have left the IDF relying on the US to fill gaps in air defences

Business - Financial Times - October 15

FirstFT: Israel grapples with shortage of air defence missiles

Also in today’s newsletter, Nvidia share price hits new record and tensions rise on the Korean peninsula

World - Financial Times - October 15

Lawmakers want Poland to shoot down Russian missiles

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Lawmakers to Biden: Let Poland shoot down Russian missiles The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

North Korea fires banned missile in longest flight yet

The test shows that Pyongyang is building weapons that "fire farther and higher", Seoul says.

North Korea tests longest and farthest missile yet

North Korea warned its enemies with its highest and longest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile ever. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the nation also sent 10,000 troops to Russia, ...

Missile From Lebanon Hits Israel's Main Airport

The missile, which landed in a parking lot, causing minor damage, was part of a volley of 10 fired by Hezbollah at central Israel.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Russia Hits Ukraine with Drones, Missiles Overnight

Millions trek to shelters nightly or take their chances at home as unceasing missile and drone attacks drag on. Some Ukrainians are looking — with hope or sarcasm — to Trump for respite.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms

The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.

The Papers: 'England pick German' and 'Taylorgate' for Starmer

Wednesday's papers swoop on news that Thomas Tuchel will take over from Gareth Southgate as England coach.

‘We’ve got a real problem’: Starmer takes on the regulators

Solution may lie in new pandemic-inspired unit

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Ministers complain to Starmer over spending cuts

Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap.

Keir Starmer flies into controversy and Japan goes to the polls

Samoa hosts Commonwealth heads of government meeting, IMF reports on global growth and Japan holds snap election

World - Financial Times - October 20

Starmer urged to open reparations talks at Commonwealth summit

Five Labour MPs call on PM and foreign secretary to address issue of reparatory justice for slavery and colonialism . Keir Starmer is under pressure from Labour MPs and Caribbean governments to ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Labour volunteers helping Harris 'in spare time', says Starmer

The prime minister said volunteers from his party travelled to the US for "pretty much every" presidential election.

Starmer rejects calls for slavery reparation talks

The prime minister says he wants to focus on challenges faced by Commonwealth countries "right now".

Keir Starmer urged to ‘engage’ on reparations at Commonwealth summit

Call from head of Caribbean reparations body comes as Bahamas foreign minister claims UK PM will change his position. UK politics live – latest updates Britain has a legal and moral case to ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Starmer attempts to define 'working people' tax pledge ahead of Budget

The prime minister is under pressure to set out who he is excluding from possible tax increases.

Rachel Reeves ain’t ‘working people’, says Starmer

Definitive error

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Iran should not respond to Israeli strikes, Keir Starmer says

UK prime minister stresses need to avoid further regional escalation in the Middle East. Middle East crisis – live updates Keir Starmer has urged Iran not to respond after Israel launched a ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Labour backbenchers accuse Keir Starmer of ‘colonial mindset’

Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Diane Abbott and Clive Lewis criticise PM over reluctance to discuss reparations for slave trade. Three prominent Labour backbenchers have accused Keir Starmer of an “insulting” ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Starmer to pledge to ‘embrace fiscal reality’ in the Budget

UK prime minister is facing growing criticism that planned tax rises will hit ‘working people’

Business - Financial Times - October 27

MP Mike Amesbury CCTV footage 'shocking', says PM

The Prime Minister says the Labour party "moved swiftly" to respond after the video appeared.

Tax rises needed to avert austerity, Starmer says

The prime minister gives a gloomy economic picture as he set out his justifications for "tough decisions" in the Budget.

Starmer vows tough reforms and seeks to calm markets

UK prime minister writes in FT that Labour government will not become addicted to tax and spend

Business - Financial Times - November 2

We must stop smuggling gangs before they act - Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer announces an extra £75m to police the UK's borders as he vows to "smash" criminal gangs.

Starmer congratulates Trump in first phone call

The PM and president-elect agreed UK-US relations will "continue to thrive", No 10 says.

Congratulations, your serene highness: Starmer, Farage and Lammy call Trump | John Crace

The PM offers warm compliments, Farage a trip to Clacton, and the president-elect tries his best to remember them both. Rory Stewart : Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the 47th president of the ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Trump’s election victory is Starmer’s worst nightmare

The Republican’s victory threatens the UK’s already anaemic growth

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Starmer picks Blair aide Powell as security adviser

Jonathan Powell will replace Sir Tim Barrow, who has held the role since September 2022.

Macron and Starmer vow 'unwavering' Ukraine support after marking Armistice Day

The leaders' discussions also focused on the Middle East and the problems caused by migration in Europe.

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