Keir Starmer denies he was too left-wing to get on with Donald Trump – as his Government faces more embarrassment over Labour MPs’ controversial comments about the US president-elect_Nhy
Sir Keir Starmer last night denied he was too left-wing to get on with Donald Trump as the Government faced more embarrassment over Labour MPs’ previous comments about the returning President. The Prime Minister insisted they had a positive phone call after this week’s…
Trump disaster for Labour: Rachel Reeves pleads with president-elect not to impose trade tariffs amid fears of hit to UK growth – as Starmer scrambles to rebuild ties after row over backing for Harris_Nhy
Rachel Reeves today pleaded with Donald Trump not to go ahead with trade tariffs amid fears of a hammer blow to UK growth. The Chancellor said she would make ‘strong representations’ to the president-elect about the damage a protectionist regime would inflict. Ahead…
Cabinet minister repeatedly dodges over whether Donald Trump has ‘Neo-Nazi sympathies’ in toe-curling interview as Keir Starmer desperately tries to smooth over Labour jibes at president-elect_Nhy
A Cabinet minister repeatedly dodged over whether Donald Trump has ‘Neo-Nazi sympathies’ today as Labour grapples with the Republican’s huge election win. Pat McFadden sidestepped three times when asked in an interview to disown jibes previously levelled by colleague David Lammy. The awkward…
Keir Starmer offers Donald Trump ‘fond’ and ‘hearty’ congratulations in gushing phone call as he desperately tries to smooth over Labour backing Harris_Nhy
Keir Starmer has offered Donald Trump ‘hearty’ congratulations for his stunning election win as he scrambles to smooth over tensions. The PM paid gushing tribute in a phone call last night, including ‘fondly’ reminiscing about an introductory dinner they had in New York…
Foreign Office asks private schools to offer discounted fees for diplomats’ children following Labour’s VAT raid_Nhy
The Foreign Office has pleaded with private schools to offer discounted fees to diplomats’ children amid Labour’s tax raid. Many parents working for the department send their youngsters to British boarding schools while they undertake postings in other countries. Data…
Kemi stepped into the chamber with her Clint Eastwood gait – one small woman against a bawling horde: QUENTIN LETTS watches new Tory leader’s first PMQs_Nhy
Well that was different. At six minutes to noon the chamber’s rear double-doors were flung open and in stepped Clint Eastwood. In a manner of speaking. The gait was certainly the same, even if Clint never wore his hair in…
Keir Starmer fails to back disciplinary action against Labour MP Dawn Butler for sharing tweet saying new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch represents ‘white supremacy in blackface’_Nhy
Keir Starmer tried to distance himself today from a Labour backbencher who shared a tweet saying Kemi Badenoch ‘represents white supremacy in blackface’ – but refused to take any disciplinary action against her. Former minister Dawn Butler was widely criticised at the weekend…
Keir Starmer tightens rules on ministers accepting gifts after scandals over Taylor Swift tickets and clothes from a Labour donor – as PM gives up ability to veto ethics probes_Nhy
Keir Starmer today tightened rules governing freebies accepted by ministers in the wake of scandals involving Taylor Swift tickets and free clothes – but said that sometimes his team might have to accept gifts as part of their job. An update to the…
Desperate Keir Starmer congratulates Donald Trump in first phone call after Republican’s shock election win as he tries to repair ties_Nhy
A desperate Keir Starmer has congratulated Donald Trump in their first phone call since the Republican’s shock election win as he tries to repair ties. The premier sent his ‘hearty congratulations’ to the president-elect amid tensions over Labour activists campaigning for Trump’s rival Kamala…
Kemi Badenoch demands Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy say SORRY to Trump over ‘Neo-Nazi sympathiser’ jibes in brutal first PMQs clashes – accusing Labour of ‘student politics’_Nhy
Kemi Badenoch demanded that Keir Starmer apologises to Donald Trump for jibes by Labour figures today. The new Tory leader slammed Sir Keir, Foreign Secretary David Lammy and other senior figures for their comments about the president elect in her debut at PMQs. She insisted that Sir Keir must…