Keir Starmer

Trump’s moves push US allies to reset with China

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BRUSSELS (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has had a busy few weeks receiving Western allies seeking warmer ties with the world’s second-largest economy. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney struck a trade deal slashing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and Canadian canola oil. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer landed in Beijing this week to repair … Read more

Whisper it, but is Keir Starmer quietly reversing Brexit? – The Irish Times

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As if Keir Starmer needed reminding about the subtlety required in pursuing new geopolitical partnerships, US president Donald Trump waded in with an overnight warning on Friday to underline just how careful the UK prime minister needs to be. While UK officials continued reset talks to the European Union in London and Brussels, Starmer spent … Read more

Kneecap hit out at Keir Starmer over stance on Gaza in new single – The Journal

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Kneecap hit out at Keir Starmer over stance on Gaza in new single  The Journal Kneecap set April date for release of new album  RTE.ie Kneecap announce new album Fenian  The Irish Times ‘The Paddies are back’: Kneecap announce new album ‘Fenian’  breakingnews.ie Kneecap announce new album ‘FENIAN’: “A considered response to those who tried to silence us. And … Read more

The EU-India trade deal story is not over yet

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet in the Oval Office at the White House on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty Images On Tuesday, India and the European Union announced a “landmark” free trade deal that would remove or reduce tariffs on … Read more

Labour row erupts after Starmer rival Andy Burnham's bid to become an MP is blocked – The Journal

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Labour row erupts after Starmer rival Andy Burnham’s bid to become an MP is blocked  The Journal Burnham’s bid to return as MP blocked by Labour body  RTE.ie Labour row erupts after Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race  The Guardian Keir Starmer takes big gamble as his allies block Andy Burnham’s Westminster byelection bid  The Irish Times Chris Mason: … Read more

Trump’s torched allies confront the world without America – POLITICO

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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, who once called Donald Trump “daddy,” also found his private text to Donald Trump made public, in which he praised the president’s “incredible” achievements, adding: “Can’t wait to see you.” |  Jim lo Scalzo/EPA Ultimately, Carney had a message for what he termed “middle powers” — countries like Canada. They could, … Read more

Woman dies on Christmas Day after ‘falling into pothole’

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The woman’s MP raised the urgent need for road repairs at Prime Minister’s Questions Carrington Walker and Annabal Bagdi 18:21, 21 Jan 2026Updated 18:29, 21 Jan 2026 Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to Beryl(Image: Nickbeer / Getty Images) A woman has tragically lost her life on Christmas Day after falling into a pothole has been … Read more

Family issues statement as woman, 87, dies after falling into pothole

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Beryl had broken her femur and the top of her previous hip replacement, her family say Carrington Walker and Annabal Bagdi 19:10, 21 Jan 2026 Beryl Barrett died on Christmas Day, a week after her fall(Image: Submitted) An 87-year-old woman who regularly attended church and bingo with friends has died after falling into a pothole, … Read more