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Top stories - BBC News
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.5 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Rachel Reeves ain’t ‘working people’, says Starmer
Definitive error8 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
The US election interference row tells us this: Starmer’s political compass urgently needs resetting | Martin Kettle
While it’s likely Labour did nothing illegal in assisting its politicos to volunteer for Harris, it’s yet another issue that was easily avoidable. Gordon Brown famously brought his moral compass to ...14 hours ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Luxury Fashion as Political Propaganda
In fights to sway public sentiment, critics often point to costly clothes as evidence of moral corruption.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Politics is distorting economic data
Partisanship continues to pollute results of influential surveys of consumer and business sentiment15 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Schools caught in political crosshairs
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story State politics ensnare colleges and universities As states pass sweeping measures ...21 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
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 ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Starmer under pressure to accept slavery reparations, as minister claims UK will eventually agree - UK politics live
PM Starmer has been told by Commonwealth leaders he must come to the table to discuss reparations for the “ill effects” of slavery. Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, has said that “no one ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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Starmer rejects calls for slavery reparation talks
The prime minister says he wants to focus on challenges faced by Commonwealth countries "right now".2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
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.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
No 10 says Starmer ‘shares public anger’ at early prisoner releases but system facing paralysis without it – UK politics live
Downing Street says government ‘shocked’ at inheriting prisons crisis as hundreds of prisoners get early release. The funeral of Alex Salmond, the former Scottish first minister who died suddenly ...3 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live
Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...4 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
The big idea: is nostalgia killing politics?
From the Tories’ Thatcher fixation to Labour’s Blair fetish, ideas from the past are poisoning the political present. The pop culture of past generations weighs like a dark cloud on the youth of ...4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
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 ...4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
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 election5 days ago - Japan -
World - Financial Times
Sketchy Politics: Labour Pains
How will Labour handle their first Budget?October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
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.October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
UK considering sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers
Starmer tells MPs that government is ‘looking at’ imposing curbs over ‘abhorrent’ comments on GazaOctober 16 - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
The difference between Harris and Starmer
A cautious politician is easier to elect than an ambiguous oneOctober 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
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.October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Starmer is stuck in a British bubble, but it will soon be burst by a turbulent world | Rafael Behr
The PM’s time in office will be defined by how he responds to global economic challenges and political instability, not least in the US. There is plenty of action in British politics but not a lot ...October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
‘We’ve got a real problem’: Starmer takes on the regulators
Solution may lie in new pandemic-inspired unitOctober 16 -
World - The Guardian
Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at Wembley concert, No 10 confirms
Source says backstage ‘brush-by’ did not include discussion of VIP protection given to star, a decision made by Scotland Yard. Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at one of her London concerts days after ...October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
No 10 denies Swift tickets were 'thank you' to Starmer
The singer received a police escort to her Wembley shows despite initial police reservatations.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
No 10 rejects claims PM received Taylor Swift tickets as ‘thank you’ for security measures – as it happened
Downing St says decisions over protection for the singer were up to Scotland Yard and not the government. Keir Starmer has has welcomed private investment of £550m to make it easier for people to ...October 15 -
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Starmer does not rule out rise in National Insurance for employers
The prime minister told the BBC the Budget would be tough but insisted the government would not break manifesto pledges.October 15 -
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Business - Financial Times
Jane Street interns make more than Keir Starmer and Jay Powell
More Money Than God 2.0October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Starmer’s attorney-general vows to restore UK’s reputation on rule of law
Richard Hermer says government being seen as a ‘good faith actor’ internationally is crucial to attracting investmentOctober 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
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.October 14 -
Top stories - The New York Times
A Political Misdiagnosis
Democrats imagined that they would become the majority party as America became more racially diverse. It’s not working out that way.October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Starmer vows to rip up bureaucracy to unleash ‘shock and awe’ of investment
Prime minister targets competition authority and other regulators he believes are stifling global appealOctober 14