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Keir Starmer

Britain, US agree Chagos air base is of strategic importance after Trump criticism of deal

U.S. President Donald Trump walks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Trump International Golf Links, in Aberdeen, Scotland, Britain, July 28, 2025.    Jane Barlow/Pool via REUTERS
U.S. President Donald Trump walks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Trump International Golf Links, in Aberdeen, Scotland, Britain, July 28, 2025.    Jane Barlow/Pool via REUTERS

Sacked envoy Peter Mandelson to quit British Parliament over Epstein scandal

House of Lords member Peter Mandelson is quitting Britain's upper house of Parliament.
House of Lords member Peter Mandelson is quitting Britain's upper house of Parliament.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 3, 2026

US President Donald Trump (right) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington DC, on Feb 13, 2025.
US President Donald Trump (right) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington DC, on Feb 13, 2025.

Britain’s PM Starmer orders probe into sacked envoy’s Epstein ties

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on peers to allow for the easier removal of Lords.
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on peers to allow for the easier removal of Lords.

Former UK minister Mandelson quits Labour after new Epstein revelations, media say

Mr Peter Mandelson said he believed allegations about financial payments to him by Epstein were false.
Mr Peter Mandelson said he believed allegations about financial payments to him by Epstein were false.

UK PM Starmer says Andrew should testify before US Congress over Epstein ties

The files also include pictures appearing to show Andrew crouching over and touching the waist of an unidentified woman lying on the floor.
The files also include pictures appearing to show Andrew crouching over and touching the waist of an unidentified woman lying on the floor.

Britain, Japan agree to deepen defence and security cooperation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shake hands after their joint press conference following their bilateral meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on January 31, 2026. (Photo by Carl Court / POOL / AFP)
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shake hands after their joint press conference following their bilateral meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on January 31, 2026. (Photo by Carl Court / POOL / AFP)

Britain's Starmer ends China trip aimed at reset despite Trump warning

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (right) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle visiting the Bund in Shanghai on Jan 31.
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (right) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle visiting the Bund in Shanghai on Jan 31.

China to lift restrictions on UK lawmakers, PM Starmer says

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai, China, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.     Kin Cheung/Pool via REUTERS
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai, China, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.     Kin Cheung/Pool via REUTERS

News analysis

Visit by Britain’s PM Starmer shows drawbacks of ‘China pivot’ in countering Trump

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai, China, January 30, 2026.     Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai, China, January 30, 2026.     Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS

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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.