#Keir Starmer

#Keir Starmer

Labour leader Keir Starmer's campaign could be derailed by support for Israel's actions in Gaza. [ more ]

Keir Starmer facing pressure over Natalie Elphicke's defection to Labour due to her anti-strike laws support. [ more ]

Keir Starmer's launch event showcased a strong display of support from various sectors, setting the groundwork for a potential Labour victory. [ more ]

Sadiq Khan is the right candidate for a third term as London Mayor, confidently supported by Keir Starmer. [ more ]

Labour leader Keir Starmer and wife vote in local and London Mayoral elections, seen as a test of public opinion before Rishi Sunak's potential election later this year. [ more ]

Keir Starmer joked about tricking Declan Rice into signing for Arsenal, showcasing his passion for football and humor. [ more ]

Keir Starmer faces criticism for backpedaling on trans issues, supporting gender critical views, and causing controversy within the community. [ more ]

Keir Starmer supports bans on trans women in sports

Labour leader emphasizes sports governing bodies' role in decision-making [ more ]

Rishi Sunak faces setbacks as voters view him negatively

Tory supporters prefer Boris Johnson over Rishi Sunak [ more ]

May marks the end of Tory era as performance art in politics. Labour accuses Tories of failing on 'levelling up' mission. [ more ]

Labour maintains ban on zero-hours jobs

Keir Starmer's new deal includes more worker rights [ more ]

Senior members of Keir Starmer's shadow cabinet are engaging in informal dinners with former cabinet ministers and Whitehall mandarins to prepare for government.

Labour is ramping up its preparations for power, with a focus on guarding against complacency and thinking like a government in waiting. [ more ]

Starmer emphasized placing arts at the center of a Labour government without providing detailed plans.

Comparison between Starmer's focus on arts and Blair's lack of emphasis on culture during his tenure. [ more ]

Keir Starmer expressed willingness to help Diane Abbott but indicated her suspension was due to a different issue than recent racist comments.

Diane Abbott, Britain's longest-serving black MP, has faced racism and misogyny, with her suspension from the Labour party not likely to be lifted soon. [ more ]

Keir Starmer pledges to make the arts more accessible to all backgrounds

UK creative industries worth 125bn to the economy, hindered by lack of Conservative support [ more ]

Diane Abbott faces racist remarks

Conservative donor's apology towards Diane Abbott [ more ]

Labour government and mayor offer once-in-a-generation chance to ease London's housing crisis

Sadiq Khan pledges to double council homes target to 40,000 and emphasizes unity and hope with Labour over chaos with Tories. [ more ]

Angela Rayner personally wants to see Diane Abbott back in the Labour party.

Labour leader Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for following procedures regarding Diane Abbott's potential return. [ more ]

Sir Keir Starmer pledges to debate changing assisted dying laws if Labour wins next election.

Dame Esther Rantzen advocates for assisted dying law change to avoid painful memories for families. [ more ]

Diane Abbott reported Tory donor Frank Hester to the police for threatening remarks.

Keir Starmer expressed support for Diane Abbott and condemned the alleged remarks as abhorrent. [ more ]

Keir Starmer condemns Tory donor's remarks about Diane Abbott as abhorrent.

Conservatives urged to return donation from donor accused of making racist comments. [ more ]

Mandelson criticized Starmer's appearance and weight, sparking fat-shaming accusations.

Political figures like Blair, Brown, and Sunak faced Mandelson's style critiques, with a focus on ties and suits. [ more ]

George Galloway echoes 2005 general election speech during Rochdale by-election victory.

Former Labour MP criticizes Keir Starmer and vows for change in Labour-run town hall. [ more ]

Keir Starmer calls out Rishi Sunak for extremism in Tory party.

Growing backlash against Tory party for toxic rhetoric. [ more ]

Recognize Keir Starmer as a realistic alternative to the current government.

Campaign for politicians to deliver a working-class agenda. [ more ]

Keir Starmer's leadership team, codenamed the Arlington Group, started planning for his leadership capture months before the December 2019 election.

The group, formed as early as 2018, had meetings to strategize Starmer's potential leadership bid, but there was never a concrete plan to topple Jeremy Corbyn. [ more ]

Ronnie Campbell served as an MP for Blyth Valley for over 30 years.

Ronnie Campbell started as a coal miner and later became a National Union of Mineworkers official. [ more ]

Labour officials discussed implications of House of Commons protest on Gaza vote.

Keir Starmer avoided expected rebellion but faced backlash for last-minute visit to speaker. [ more ]

Labour shifts stance to back a humanitarian ceasefire amidst concerns over Israeli attack on Rafah.

Government puts down own amendment raising uncertainty over debate as MPs face crucial vote. [ more ]

Keir Starmer protected his gay friend from a homophobic attack as a teenager, showing his strong stance against hate.

Starmer reflects on progress made in LGBTQ+ rights while acknowledging the ongoing challenges of homophobic violence. [ more ]

Keir Starmer challenges Rishi Sunak on Post Office compensation issue

Government emphasizes steps taken for compensation and justice [ more ]

Keir Starmer's hard-work mentality and dedication from university days

His perseverance in fighting against antisemitism within the Labour Party during Jeremy Corbyn's leadership [ more ]

Labour party withdrew support for Azhar Ali in Rochdale by-election due to antisemitic conspiracy theories.

Wes Streeting expressed regret for the lack of a good Labour candidate in Rochdale and supported Keir Starmer's decision. [ more ]

Sir Keir Starmer calls for permanent ceasefire in Israel-Gaza conflict

Scottish Labour conference passed motion for immediate ceasefire [ more ]

Keir Starmer calls for a ceasefire in Gaza during Scottish Labour Conference.

MPs will vote on an immediate ceasefire in Gaza led by SNP this week. [ more ]

Sue Gray denies being a spy and her integrity is valued by Keir Starmer.

Keir Starmer considered resigning after the Hartlepool by-election but was persuaded to stay by close aides. [ more ]

Keir Starmer considered resigning after the Hartlepool defeat.

Labor Party has seen a turnaround by winning byelections and leading in polls. [ more ]

Rishi Sunak faces byelection losses to Labour and Reform UK party.

Sunak calls for rightwing and conservative unity to keep Keir Starmer out of 10 Downing Street. [ more ]

Keir Starmer paid 99,431 in UK tax on earnings of 404,030 last year.

Rishi Sunak paid more than 508,208 in UK tax last year on earnings of just over 2.2m. [ more ]

Rishi Sunak breaks his silence after Conservative party's double by-election defeat

Low turnout in the by-elections shows lack of enthusiasm for Keir Starmer and Labour Party [ more ]

Labour has withdrawn support for Azhar Ali, their former candidate in the Rochdale by-election, due to allegations of antisemitism.

Labour leader Keir Starmer has pledged zero tolerance for antisemitism and discrimination, but some critics accuse the party of displaying a factional preference in the disciplinary process. [ more ]

Conservatives troll Keir Starmer with a Valentine's Day-themed social media campaign called Starmer Sutra, highlighting his U-turns on various policies.

The campaign features mock front covers, including photoshopped images of Starmer in twisted positions, and calls him the 'father of U-turns.' [ more ]

The Tory party is facing an electoral wipeout, with a poll suggesting they could end up with just 80 seats, the lowest ever for the party.

The poll shows Keir Starmer's Labour Party on track to win a larger majority than Tony Blair in 1997, with 452 seats. [ more ]

Labour's Rochdale byelection candidate made offensive and false claims about Israel and Hamas.

Labour initially tried to protect the candidate but later withdrew support. [ more ]

Labour leader Keir Starmer withdrew support for party candidate Azhar Ali during a by-election after comments about Israel and Jewish people were published.

Starmer claimed that further information came to light on Monday, leading to his decision to drop Ali. [ more ]

Keir Starmer withdrew support for Labour's Rochdale by-election candidate over controversial remarks about Israel.

The candidate has been suspended from the Labour Party pending an investigation. [ more ]

Keir Starmer has been trying to rebuild relations with the Jewish community and has gradually won back their trust.

Labour's candidate in the Rochdale by-election, Azhar Ali, has faced criticism for his comments about Israel, but the party cannot remove him as the candidate. [ more ]

Labour is under fire for supporting a parliamentary candidate who made offensive comments about Israel and Hamas.

The controversy reignites the debate about antisemitism in the Labour party and challenges Keir Starmer's efforts to address the issue. [ more ]