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UK Prime Minister To Discuss Gaza Situation With Trump
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to discuss the Gaza situation with US President Donald Trump during their meeting in Scotland, with a focus on welcoming US efforts to bring about a ceasefire and exploring ways to get aid into Gaza. The UK government has already begun working with Jordan to drop aid […]
Starmer Faces Mounting Pressure to Recognise Palestinian State
More than 200 lawmakers in the United Kingdom have called on the British government to recognise a Palestinian state, as pressure mounts on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to take concrete action amid Israel’s war on Gaza. The MPs, from across the political spectrum, signed an open letter urging Starmer’s Labour government to recognise a Palestinian […]
Irish Rap Group Performs at Glastonbury Festival, Defies Starmer
Irish-language rap group Kneecap delivered a powerful performance at the Glastonbury Festival, defying UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s criticism and showcasing their support for the Palestinian cause. The trio took to the stage at Glastonbury’s West Holts field, which holds about 30,000 people, and received a thunderous welcome from the capacity crowd. Fans chanted “Free […]
UK Government U-Turns on Disability Benefit Cuts
The United Kingdom government has reversed its decision to cut disability benefits after facing significant opposition from Labour MPs. The proposed changes would have tightened eligibility for a key disability benefit, removing the Personal Independence Payment from hundreds of thousands of people with long-term physical or mental health conditions. Another health-related benefit received by people […]
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Heads to Canada for Crucial Talks
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa on Saturday evening to discuss security and trade. The meeting comes ahead of the G7 summit, hosted by Carney, which begins in the province of Alberta on Sunday. The two leaders will focus on strengthening the economic and […]
UK’s PM Starmer, Opposition leader Badenoch differs on Israel-Iran Strikes.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has called for restraint following Israeli strikes targeting Iran‘s nuclear program. “The reports of these strikes are concerning and we urge all parties to step back and reduce tensions urgently,” he said. “Escalation serves no-one in the region. Stability in the Middle East must be the priority and we […]