Labour Party/Britain

British PM Starmer defends his government against Tony Blair’s criticism

British PM Keir Starmer (left) disagreed with Labour’s longest-serving premier Tony Blair’s assessment of the government’s record almost two years into power.

Ex-British PM Tony Blair lambasts Labour’s leadership woes

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair speaks during a dialogue at the International Bali Airshow at Ngurah Rai International Airport, in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia, September 18, 2024. REUTERS/Johannes P. Christo

Former Scottish National Party chief pleads guilty to embezzling $540,000

FILE PHOTO: SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell arrives to give evidence to a Scottish Parliament committee in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain December 8, 2020. Andy Buchanan/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

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The UAE said it has the full right to respond to "terrorist attacks" after a drone strike caused a fire at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi.

Labour’s Starmer revolt revives thorny debate over Britain rejoining EU

Britain's Labour Party under Prime Minister Keir Starmer had pledged to improve relations with the EU, but stopped short of promising a reunion.

Former UK health minister Streeting says he will stand in any contest to replace PM Starmer

Former health minister Wes Streeting (right) has urged British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to set a timetable for his departure.

A decade after election rout, Ed Miliband emerges as Britain’s power broker

British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has emerged as a key player in efforts to remove Mr Keir Starmer from the post he once sought.

Tricky election test for Andy Burnham before he can challenge British PM Keir Starmer

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham must return to Britain's Parliament via a by-election before he can challenge unpopular British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the top job.

British lawmaker resigns seat, clearing path for Andy Burnham to challenge PM Starmer

Mr Andy Burnham is currently the mayor of Greater Manchester and will need to compete in a byelection to win MP Josh Simons' seat.

Senior British minister resigns, calls for a leadership contest to oust PM Starmer

British Health Secretary Wes Streeting (above) said he had lost confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership.

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