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Keir Starmer

Britain running out of time to boost defence as investment plan stalls, military chief warns

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks with Air Chief Marshal Richard Knighton during a visit to a defence contractor in Bedfordshire, Britain, on May 2.
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks with Air Chief Marshal Richard Knighton during a visit to a defence contractor in Bedfordshire, Britain, on May 2.

US criticises ‘two-tiered policing’ over Britain murder case

Protesters clash with police officers during a demonstration following the conviction of Vikrum Digwa for the murder of student Henry Nowak, in Southampton, Britain, June 2.
Protesters clash with police officers during a demonstration following the conviction of Vikrum Digwa for the murder of student Henry Nowak, in Southampton, Britain, June 2.

Labour mayor Burnham signals he would run in leadership contest against UK's Starmer

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham participates in BBC's Question Time, Britain, June 4, 2026.     BBC Question Time/Handout via REUTERS
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham participates in BBC's Question Time, Britain, June 4, 2026.     BBC Question Time/Handout via REUTERS

Starmer calls for Elon Musk to stop interfering in UK politics

FILE PHOTO: Tesla and SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk reacts during an in-conversation event with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London, Britain, November 2, 2023. Kirsty Wigglesworth/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tesla and SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk reacts during an in-conversation event with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London, Britain, November 2, 2023. Kirsty Wigglesworth/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

British PM Starmer says Musk ‘trying to whip up division’ over student’s murder

The case of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was put in handcuffs by the police as he lay mortally wounded after being stabbed, has become highly politicised in the UK.
The case of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was put in handcuffs by the police as he lay mortally wounded after being stabbed, has become highly politicised in the UK.

British trade minister says rejoining EU would not fix UK's issues

People shielding themselves from the rain with EU-themed umbrellas arrive at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville
People shielding themselves from the rain with EU-themed umbrellas arrive at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville

British PM calls for calm after protests over handcuffing of dying student

A demonstrator reacting after kicking a police wall on June 2 near Portswood Police Station, following a protest march in Southampton, southern England.
A demonstrator reacting after kicking a police wall on June 2 near Portswood Police Station, following a protest march in Southampton, southern England.

UK's Burnham not planning early election if he becomes prime minister

Greater Manchester Mayor and Labour candidate Andy Burnham meets residents impacted by flooding in the Makerfield constituency, where he is a candidate in the by-election, at the Platt Bridge Community Centre in Wigan, Britain, June 2, 2026 REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja
Greater Manchester Mayor and Labour candidate Andy Burnham meets residents impacted by flooding in the Makerfield constituency, where he is a candidate in the by-election, at the Platt Bridge Community Centre in Wigan, Britain, June 2, 2026 REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja

Mandelson documents cast light on government work, appointment of US ambassador

Former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson walks outside his residence in London, Britain, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Chris J Ratcliffe
Former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson walks outside his residence in London, Britain, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Chris J Ratcliffe

Britain will not have to pay Rwanda millions over asylum deal, court rules

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the Peace Palace, which houses the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in The Hague, Netherlands, April 28, 2025. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A view shows the Peace Palace, which houses the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in The Hague, Netherlands, April 28, 2025. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo

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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.