Sir Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down as Labour leader, triggering a leadership contest that will determine both the party’s future direction and Britain’s next prime minister. Starmer said he…

Keir Starmer has announced a major overhaul of online safety rules, including a ban on social media access for under-16s from spring 2027. Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, and X…

A retired British couple have described as ‘surreal’ an encounter with a Russian warship in the English Channel after warning shots were fired near their yacht. Jane and Alan Kelvey were sailing in…

Keir Starmer, fighting for his political life, has warned his ministers and MPs that a Labour leadership contest could result in chaos, amid speculation that health secretary Wes Streeting is plotting to challenge…

Two years after a landslide parliamentary victory, on 7 May Keir Starmer was facing huge pressure as local and devolved elections were seen as a test of his leadership and the strength of…

Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure after opposition parties called for an inquiry into his handling of Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador. Conservatives, SNP, and Liberal Democrats have urged the Speaker to…

Keir Starmer is facing renewed scrutiny following reports that Peter Mandelson was initially denied security clearance before being approved by officials for his role as British ambassador to Washington. The controversy centres on…

Keir Starmer has summoned major technology companies to Downing Street amid mounting pressure from bereaved families calling for stronger action on online harms affecting children. Parents whose children died in incidents linked to…

Keir Starmer has travelled to Saudi Arabia to engage with Gulf allies following the two-week ceasefire between the USA and Iran. Although the visit was planned prior to the ceasefire announcement, it now…

Newly released government documents show that Keir Starmer was warned about potential 'reputational risks' before appointing Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the USA. The detailed files record the vetting process and…