Keir Starmer

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UK govt to release second batch of files on ex-US envoy Mandelson

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces renewed pressure as the release of extensive documents over Peter Mandelson's appointment and ties to Jeffrey Epstein threatens further political fallout for his government.

June 7, 2026

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer talks during a visit to the Kenton district of London on April 23, 2026. (File photo: AFP)

King Charles to unveil UK government agenda amid pressure on PM Starmer

Keir Starmer faces growing political pressure as King Charles III prepares to outline the UK government’s legislative agenda during the traditional King’s Speech in parliament.

May 13, 2026

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (C) and Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis (2R) sit alongside Kenton Rabbi, Yehuda Black (4L) talks during a visit to Kenton United Synagogue, which was recently the target of an attempted arson, in the Kenton district of Lon

UK PM vows legislation to ban Iran Guards: Report

The commitment comes after the European Union in January agreed to designate Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a "terrorist organisation."

April 24, 2026

UK ready to decommission Hamas: Starmer

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said this week that “drawing on our experience in Northern Ireland, we stand ready to play a key role in the decommissioning of Hamas’ weapons and capability.”

October 18, 2025

No more visas for Indian workers, says UK PM

Starmer begins a two-day trip to India on Wednesday, bringing a trade mission of businesses to promote the trade deal, which was agreed in May, signed in July and due to come into effect next year.

October 8, 2025

U.S. President Trump arrives in UK for historic second state visit

U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in the UK for an unprecedented second state visit, marked by royal pageantry and talks on trade and Ukraine and Gaza wars.

September 16, 2025