Tories Seek Uk Probe into Rape Gangs As Musk Spat with Starmer Escalates
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Starmer condemns Badenoch’s criticism of Chagos deal at PMQs and says Tory leader did not even ask for briefing on it – UK politics live
Prime minister says if Badenoch had asked for proper briefing on national security aspects her questions would be better informed. This is from Max Kendix from the Times.. EXCLUSIVE: More than ...The Guardian - 1h -
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 -
Starmer urges EU to re-engage with UK at leaders’ meeting
British prime minister wants a new defence accord as part of a ‘reset’ relationshipFinancial Times - 1d -
Britain's Starmer seeks strong ties with both the EU and Donald Trump
Keir Starmer is heading to Brussels, becoming the first British prime minster to attend a European Union leaders’ meeting since the U.K. left the bloc five years agoABC News - 2d -
Keir Starmer first UK PM to join EU meeting since Brexit
The trip is part of what the PM calls a "reset" between the UK and the European Union.BBC News - 2d -
U.N. warns of executions and gang rapes as war in Congo escalates
The U.N. voices concern over alleged atrocities as Rwandan-backed rebels reportedly advance after seizing the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo.CBS News - 4d -
Tory Chris Philp accused of ‘brass neck’ after saying UK needs better work ethic
Shadow home secretary says fact 9 million people are out of work shows Britain must ‘up our game’. . One of Kemi Badenoch’s senior team has been accused of “real brass neck” after saying Britain ...The Guardian - 5d -
Reform UK’s Mayfair fundraiser attracts ‘disgruntled’ ex-Tory donors
Attendees paid five-figure sums to attend dinner hosted by Nigel Farage on TuesdayFinancial Times - 6d -
Starmer looks to link UK and EU emission trading schemes
PM is becoming more ambitious for post-Brexit ‘reset’ talks ahead of key Brussels summitFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
‘Move closer to Europe – not Trump’ voters tell Starmer in major UK poll
Pressure growing on Labour to improve trade with EU as Rachel Reeves admits Brexit damaged UK. Keir Starmer is under growing pressure to forge closer economic links with Europe five years on from ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
Reform UK woos former Tory donors with Mayfair fundraising dinner
Nigel Farage’s party will hold £25,000-a-head event at private members’ club Oswald’sFinancial Times - Jan. 25 -
5 men sentenced to death for gang rape and murder of teen
Five men were sentenced to death for the gang rape and murder of a teenager as well as the killing of her father and toddler-aged niece.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Organised crime unit expanded in prisons in England and Wales to fight escalating gang activity
Amid increasing drone use and drug-related violence, the prisons minister, James Timpson, is ‘beefing up’ measures. The Prison Service is “beefing up” a cadre of officers dedicated to smashing ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
UK faces terror risk from radicalised ‘loners and misfits’, warns Starmer
PM vows to introduce tougher laws if necessary after Southport killer pleaded guiltyFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Starmer visits Auschwitz and vows to fight the antisemitism he sees growing in the UK
Yahoo News - Jan. 17 -
Starmer touts relationship with Trump as he seeks US-UK trade deal
Interview: PM says tariffs ‘aren’t in anybody’s interests’ ahead of president-elect’s inauguration on MondayFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
UK backs local inquiries into child sexual abuse gangs after Musk stoked controversy
The British government says it will support a series of local inquiries into organized child sexual abuse in the wake of a furor largely stoked by the world’s richest man Elon MuskABC News - 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 to launch local grooming gang inquiries
Ministers will provide £5mn in funding for up to five investigationsFinancial 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 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 -
'I don't like this Musk chap': Reform members say they're unbothered by spat
Activists gathering at a regional conference assess whether the US billionaire could help or hinder the party.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
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 -
The key question underlying Badenoch’s call for grooming gangs probe
Tory leader says there was a failure to ‘join dots’, taking a different view to police on how to address issueFinancial 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 -
What Is the U.K. ‘Grooming Gang’ Scandal Seized On by Elon Musk?
The billionaire tech mogul has been posting on his social media platform about a decade-old child sex abuse scandal in Britain. Here’s what to know.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
MPs reject calls by Tories for national inquiry into UK grooming gangs
Government uses its Commons majority to dismiss Conservatives’ demand backed by Elon MuskFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
MPs vote against Tory call for new grooming gangs inquiry
MPs rejected a Tory amendment calling for a grooming gang's inquiry by 253 votes.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Tory and Reform MPs accused of ‘weaponising trauma’ of grooming victims, as Farage calls for inquiry into Pakistani men – UK politics live
Prime minister told Commons any new inquiry into child abuse would delay progress however spokesperson says he has not ruled one out. Reform UK has also tabled a reasoned amendment to the ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Grooming gangs scandal: what has the UK government done so far?
The 2022 Jay Review made 20 recommendations to crack down on sexual abuse yet almost none have been carried outFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
UK officials recommend probe into Houchen’s Teesworks project
Regeneration scheme should be investigated over value-for-money concerns, deputy prime minister Angela Rayner toldFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Elon Musk’s Dishonest Demagogy on Grooming Gangs
The billionaire is exploiting old atrocities to undermine his enemies.The New York Times - 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 -
Starmer Hits Back at Musk
PM attacks those “spreading lies” on grooming gangs.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Starmer attacks those 'spreading lies' on grooming gangs as he hits back at Musk
The prime minister said a debate on social media involving the tech billionaire had "crossed a line", resulting in threats against MPs.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
The Guardian view on Elon Musk’s disinformation: escalating hate and threatening democracy | Editorial
The UK prime minister calls out the reckless amplification of conspiracy theories by the world’s richest man on child sexual abuse. Good. On Monday, Sir Keir Starmer rightly defended robust ...The Guardian - Jan. 6
