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Keir Starmer

Mystery figure paid men to carry out arson attacks linked to British PM Starmer, London court told

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street, on the day of Prime Minister's Questions, in London, Britain, April 29, 2026. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street, on the day of Prime Minister's Questions, in London, Britain, April 29, 2026. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

Wounded Starmer limps on to meet his fate at elections next week

The embattled Mr Starmer enjoyed a rare victory on the evening of April 28 when he won a House of Commons vote on whether he should face an ethics probe over Mr Mandelson’s appointment.
The embattled Mr Starmer enjoyed a rare victory on the evening of April 28 when he won a House of Commons vote on whether he should face an ethics probe over Mr Mandelson’s appointment.

US has ‘no closer friends than the British’, Trump tells King Charles at White House ceremony

(From left) Queen Camilla, King Charles, US President Donald Trump, and First Lady Melania Trump during an arrival ceremony at the White House in Washington DC, on April 28.
(From left) Queen Camilla, King Charles, US President Donald Trump, and First Lady Melania Trump during an arrival ceremony at the White House in Washington DC, on April 28.

Russian ‘shadow fleet’ undeterred by Starmer’s threat as nearly 100 ships cross UK waters

At least 98 Russian vessels subject to UK sanctions transited through its waters in the last month, an analysis shows.
At least 98 Russian vessels subject to UK sanctions transited through its waters in the last month, an analysis shows.

Ex-aide backs British PM Starmer over Mandelson appointment

Downing Street Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney arrives for the annual Lady Mayor's Banquet at the Guildhall in London, Britain, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe
Downing Street Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney arrives for the annual Lady Mayor's Banquet at the Guildhall in London, Britain, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe

Britain’s Starmer faces vote on possible parliamentary probe over Mandelson, Times newspaper reports

British PM Keir Starmer (above) has so far resisted pressure to quit over his decision to hire former US ambassador Peter Mandelson.
British PM Keir Starmer (above) has so far resisted pressure to quit over his decision to hire former US ambassador Peter Mandelson.

British PM Starmer pledges to end shoplifting ‘free-for-all’ in Britain

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said technology will be rolled out nationwide to help retailers share CCTV footage with police.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said technology will be rolled out nationwide to help retailers share CCTV footage with police.

Starmer stays defiant as Mandelson saga continues to swirl

British PM Keir Starmer is confident he will stay and lead the Labour Party into the next general election despite recent controversy.
British PM Keir Starmer is confident he will stay and lead the Labour Party into the next general election despite recent controversy.

Trump tells Reuters he will discuss digital tax, NATO with King Charles

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks to NCAA Collegiate National Champions in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks to NCAA Collegiate National Champions in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

European anti-fraud office opens investigation into Peter Mandelson

Former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson walks with his dog outside his residence, in London, Britain, April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson walks with his dog outside his residence, in London, Britain, April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.