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British PM Starmer dealt new setback as another minister resigns

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during the Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons in London, Britain, on Feb25, 2026.
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during the Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons in London, Britain, on Feb25, 2026.

UK forces join ‘regional defensive operations’ as US, Israel strike Iran

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issues a statement at 10 Downing Street , after U.S. and Israeli forces attacked Iran in what the two countries described as a \"pre-emptive\" strike against a Tehran government intent on developing nuclear weapons, in London, Britain, February 28, 2026.    Jonathan Brady/Pool via REUTERS
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issues a statement at 10 Downing Street , after U.S. and Israeli forces attacked Iran in what the two countries described as a \"pre-emptive\" strike against a Tehran government intent on developing nuclear weapons, in London, Britain, February 28, 2026.    Jonathan Brady/Pool via REUTERS

Greens directly challenge UK's ailing Labour Party with vote win

Green Party's candidate Hannah Spencer takes a selfie with Green Party leader Zack Polanski, following her victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election, triggered by the resignation of Andrew Gwynne, at the Manchester Central Convention Complex in Manchester, Britain, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja
Green Party's candidate Hannah Spencer takes a selfie with Green Party leader Zack Polanski, following her victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election, triggered by the resignation of Andrew Gwynne, at the Manchester Central Convention Complex in Manchester, Britain, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja

Embarrassing defeat for British PM Starmer as Greens seize Labour stronghold

Hannah Spencer, Green Party's candidate, walks outside a polling station at St. Agnes Primary School, on the day of the Gorton and Denton by-election, triggered by the resignation of Andrew Gwynne, in Gorton, Manchester, Britain, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja
Hannah Spencer, Green Party's candidate, walks outside a polling station at St. Agnes Primary School, on the day of the Gorton and Denton by-election, triggered by the resignation of Andrew Gwynne, in Gorton, Manchester, Britain, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja

UK visa issuance continues to fall, down 19% in 2025, government data shows

A traveller walks outside the Terminal 4 at Heathrow International Airport near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso/File Photo
A traveller walks outside the Terminal 4 at Heathrow International Airport near London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso/File Photo

British PM Starmer faces latest test in tight local election

Voters arriving at a polling station in Manchester, Britain, on Feb 26.
Voters arriving at a polling station in Manchester, Britain, on Feb 26.

UK announces support package for Ukraine on war anniversary

FILE PHOTO: Ukraine flag and British Union flag fly from British government buildings as people ride on the London Eye wheel attraction, in London, Britain, February 23, 2024. REUTERS/Toby Melville/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Ukraine flag and British Union flag fly from British government buildings as people ride on the London Eye wheel attraction, in London, Britain, February 23, 2024. REUTERS/Toby Melville/ File Photo

Russia accuses Ukraine of seeking to acquire nuclear weapon with help from UK and France

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz chat outside 10 Downing Street following a meeting, in London, Britain, December 8, 2025.  ADRIAN DENNIS/Pool via REUTERS
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz chat outside 10 Downing Street following a meeting, in London, Britain, December 8, 2025.  ADRIAN DENNIS/Pool via REUTERS

First Andrew, now Mandelson: British PM Starmer can’t catch a break

British PM Keir Starmer with former ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson during a welcome reception in Washington.
British PM Keir Starmer with former ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson during a welcome reception in Washington.

Votes may ‘melt like snow’: Reform, Greens eye Labour’s British bastion in Manchester by-election

A poll of 452 people published by Omnisis on Feb 20 suggested the Greens could win the seat with 20 per cent.
A poll of 452 people published by Omnisis on Feb 20 suggested the Greens could win the seat with 20 per cent.

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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.