Keir Starmer

NATO leaders to gather in Ankara next week, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump

In a Truth Social post on Thursday, Trump complained the United States was spending money to protect NATO members "without getting any benefit from so doing."

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US President Donald Trump participates in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 24, 2026.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers a speech during a visit to Malloy Aeronautics in Berkshire following the publication of the long-delayed defence investment plan on June 30, 2026 in Berkshire.

Starmer says racism, intolerance worsening in UK

The British leader was responding to a lawmaker who said he was worried that racism and the incitement of violence linked to it were being normalized, including by some politicians.

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk meet with Polish and British military personnel at the Battle of Britain Bunker, as the countries formalise a UK-Poland security agreement, in Uxbridge, Britain, May 27, 2026.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils £15 billion UK defense plan as legacy project

He acknowledged that new governments could "build" on his blueprint, and some critics said the plan, delayed for more than nine months, was too little, too late.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation, following Andy Burnham's decisive victory last week in the Makerfield by-election, outside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026.

Andy Burnham’s rise forced Keir Starmer from Downing Street - opinion

Like Moses, Sir Keir Starmer will not bring his people into the promised land, whatever that looks like, but it will be Burnham who adopts the role of Joshua.

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UK warship’s Cyprus deployment delayed amid claims of ‘9-to-5’ contract

British trade union says cost-cutting slowed HMS Dragon’s readiness as Britain moves to bolster defenses near Cyprus following Iranian-linked threats.

MARCH 6, 2026ByTOBIAS SIEGAL
A man walks his dog as the HMS Dragon is undergoing ammunitioning operations at Upper Harbour Ammunitioning Facility (UHAF) in Portsmouth Harbour, March 4, 2026.

Starmer says UK-US relationship 'still special' after Trump's criticism of hestitation against Iran

Starmer defended his decisions both to withhold initial access to bases, and then to participate in "defensive" operations against Iran, once Tehran had responded by by attacking its neighbours.

MARCH 5, 2026ByREUTERS
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives an update on the situation in the Middle East at Downing Street Briefing Room, in London, Britain, March 5, 2026.

Roaring Lion: From Berlin to London, Europe stands by Israel in war with Iran - opinion

Europe pressures Israel on peace, yet consistently defends its security when existential threats emerge, showing solidarity across decades.

MARCH 3, 2026BySHARON PARDO
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes a statement on the situation in the Middle East, after Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran, at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, March 1, 2026.

UK says British forces aiding regional defense but not striking Iran

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said UK forces and aircraft are taking part in coordinated defensive efforts in the region but are not involved in US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

FEBRUARY 28, 2026ByREUTERS
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks on during a meeting with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, at Downing Street in London, Britain October 29, 2025.

Over 1,000 British councilors pledge to uphold Palestine rights, stand against Israel's 'genocide'

Councilors in the UK are individuals elected by local residents to serve as representatives on local councils (including unitary, county, district, borough, and parish councils).

FEBRUARY 25, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in London, in January.

British lawmakers vote to release documents on Andrew Mountbatten Windsor appointment

Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested last week over allegations of misconduct involving Epstein.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByREUTERS
Former Prince Andrew arriving for the Requiem Mass service for the Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral, central London, September 16, 2025.

Peter Mandelson seen being led away from home by police officers - Times

Mandelson, 72, was fired from the most prestigious posting in Britain's diplomatic service in September, when the depth of his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein became clear.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByREUTERS
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer talks with Britain's ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson during a welcome reception at the ambassador's residence on February 26, 2025, in Washington, DC, US.

Hamish Falconer’s empty words: The UK has failed to protect its Jews - opinion

We cannot change the situation in the UK, but can only change our own situation.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByNIGEL LITHMAN
UK MINISTER Hamish Falconer is seen speaking at a ceremony at the headquarters of the Palestinian Mission to the United Kingdom, in September 2025.

Rubio to meet with British FM after Trump criticizes Chagos Islands deal

Last year British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed a deal to transfer sovereignty of the Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius, while keeping control of one - Diego Garcia.

FEBRUARY 20, 2026ByREUTERS
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives before President Donald Trump speaks to the Knesset, Monday, October 13, 2025, in Jerusalem; illustrative.

UK may not allow US to use its bases to attack Iran over possible int'l law violations - report

According to a Wednesday Truth Social post by US President Donald Trump, the US may need to use the joint UK-US Diego Garcia base and the RAF Fairford base in order to strike Iran.

FEBRUARY 19, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM, IDAN KWELLER
US President Donald Trump stands next to Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he delivers a statement during a summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13, 2025.