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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has ditched the RAF jet resprayed in Union Jack colours by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, opting instead for a smaller plane for VIP flights. The Vespina Voyager, which was given a patriotic upgrade in 2020, has been used solely for refuelling military aircraft over
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French President Emmanuel Macron has been commended for fulfilling his election promise to compensate nuclear troops, with the French government paying out almost £10m in compensation in the past year alone. In contrast, the UK government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has been accused of ignoring the pleas of nuclear
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President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer hope for more cooperation between Britain and France during the French president's state visit, which is set against a backdrop of political setbacks and international tensions. The visit, first state visit by a French president since before Brexit, may yield
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's invitation to French President Emmanuel Macron for a state visit marks a significant gesture of goodwill and pragmatic post-Brexit diplomacy. This week's high-profile visit is a direct result of Starmer's efforts to cultivate a closer relationship with the Élysée
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As President Emmanuel Macron begins his state visit to Britain, both he and Prime Minister Keir Starmer are looking to put aside domestic woes and achieve meaningful results in their talks. Despite facing challenges at home, including the Scottish National Party's push for a new independence referendum and
European Union
Suella Braverman, a vocal critic of the Labour Party's handling of the Channel migrant crisis, has delivered a withering attack on Sir Keir Starmer's "Channel migrant deal", a supposed solution to the small boats crisis that has been touted as a major achievement by
European Union
As the UK continues to grapple with the small boats crisis, it has become increasingly evident that the European Union is not willing to share the burden of addressing this issue. Despite promises of enhanced co-operation and mutual support, the EU's stance on the matter remains unchanged, and
Starmer, Keir
Labour's top team, led by Sir Keir Starmer, appeared to be on the brink of collapse after a humiliating £5bn climbdown on welfare, with images of Rachel Reeves crying on the frontbenches circulating in the media. However, Prime Minister Starmer insisted that his Chancellor is here to stay,
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Labour MP Brian Leishman, representing Alloa and Grangemouth, is known for his left-wing politics and willingness to speak out against his party's leadership. In a recent interview with The Scotsman, he expressed his disappointment with the UK Labour government's welfare reforms and called for the entire
Starmer, Keir
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has outlined plans to restrict personal independence payments (Pips) and sickness top-ups to Universal Credit to British citizens only, with an exception for EU citizens with settled status. This move comes as part of a broader effort to curb welfare spending, which has been a major
Starmer, Keir
Rachel Reeves' emotional reaction to the government's welfare U-turn, just hours after Labour MPs were forced to repeatedly abstain on the issue, has sparked concerns within the party about Leader Sir Keir Starmer's authority. The image of a Labour frontbencher in tears on the frontbench,
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UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been in a difficult spot since the general election, tasked with balancing the books while implementing spending cuts, raising personal taxes, or increasing borrowing. The recent market volatility illustrates the tight corner she has painted herself into. The welfare reform bill faced a large rebellion
