Tag: Starmer
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Starmer condemns ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Villa match
Starmer condemns police decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Villa clash Sir Keir Starmer has weighed in on the debate over whether Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv should be allowed to attend their team’s Europa League match against Aston Villa in Birmingham. After West Midlands Police classified the event as “high risk,”…
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Starmer Challenges Maccabi Tel Aviv Fan Ban for Aston Villa Match
Starmer challenges safety decision over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Aston Villa game Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, has criticised the decision to prevent Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending their side’s Europa League match against Aston Villa in Birmingham. The move, taken by a joint safety committee and formally justified by West Midlands…
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Starmer presses for government transparency as China spy case witness statements loom
Starmer pushes for transparency as witness statements near publication The political drama surrounding the so‑called China spy case intensified this week as Labour leader Keir Starmer signaled that the government will publish witness statements from the collapsed prosecution. While acknowledging that the released documents may illuminate some details, Starmer warned that they are unlikely to…
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UK Won’t Relax Visa Rules for India, Starmer Says Today
Starmer Signals No Visa Relaxation Despite UK-India Trade Deal In a high-profile visit to Mumbai and with a delegation of more than 100 UK entrepreneurs, cultural leaders, and university leaders, Sir Keir Starmer made clear the Labour stance on immigration policy ahead of and during the UK’s ongoing effort to bolster trade with India. He…
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UK Won’t Relax India Visa Rules, Starmer Says Ahead of Mumbai Visit
Key Message: No Visa Liberalisation Tied to Trade Deal In a high-stakes visit to India, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer underscored a clear boundary between the recent UK-India trade agreement and immigration policy. As he leads a delegation of more than 100 entrepreneurs, cultural leaders, and university vice chancellors toward Mumbai, Starmer emphasised that the…
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UK Won’t Relax Visa Rules for India, Starmer Says: Trade Focus Over Immigration Reform
UK-India trade deal is central to the visit Prime Ministerial delegation leader Sir Keir Starmer has made clear that the United Kingdom is not about to loosen visa rules for India, even as he travels to Mumbai to highlight the economic and cultural benefits of the recently signed UK-India trade agreement. The mission, which includes…
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Gaza War Live Updates: UN Confirms Over 66k Dead So Far
Gaza War Live Updates: UN Confirms Over 66k Dead So Far The United Nations confirmed that the toll among Palestinians in Gaza has risen above 66,000 since October 2023, according to the Gaza Health Ministry and remarks from UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric during the daily briefing at the World Bank. He stressed that civilians must…
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Labour 2025: Starmer slams Farage migrant plans racist
Live updates from Labour conference 2025 Keir Starmer opened day two with a combative stance on immigration, reform policy and social protection as Labour navigates a crowded field of opponents ahead of the next general election. He framed Nigel Farage’s migrant plans as racist, accusing Reform UK of stoking fear rather than offering practical solutions…
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Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg: Starmer faces Kuenssberg questions as he seeks to rally support at Labour Party conference
Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg: Starmer on the hot seat ahead of Labour conference Keir Starmer returns to a national audience on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, as Labour prepares for its annual conference in Liverpool. The interview slots a pivotal moment for the party, with leadership questions lingering in the backdrop as Starmer seeks to rally…
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Starmer Defends Mandelson Amid Epstein Email Controversy
Background on the Epstein Email Controversy The political landscape has shifted dramatically as reports emerge regarding the involvement of high-profile figures in communications with Jeffrey Epstein. Recently, Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, publicly defended Lord Mandelson, a former cabinet member, amid scrutiny over emails exchanged with the convicted sex offender. Key…