
The Papers: 'Le Humiliation' and 'US and Iran start historic peace talks'
Some of the UK papers today follow Sir Keir Starmer shelving his Chagos Islands deal, and the historic Iran-US peace talks in Pakistan.
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Some of the UK papers today follow Sir Keir Starmer shelving his Chagos Islands deal, and the historic Iran-US peace talks in Pakistan.

Figures reveal that less than one percent of phone theft cases in the UK result in a criminal charge, an issue highlighted after Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff had his government phone stolen.

Letters obtained by the BBC indicate public dissatisfaction with Sir Keir Starmer's behavior during Prime Minister's Questions, leading to calls for the Speaker to intervene.

The Metropolitan Police have published the 999 call transcript from Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, reporting that his phone was snatched in central London last October.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Saturday told President Nikos Christodoulides that Cyprus’ security is “fundamental” to the United Kingdom and reiterated that the country’s bases in Cyprus…

The United Kingdom’s Type 45 destroyer the HMS Dragon reached Gibraltar on Tuesday, crossing into the Mediterranean as it makes its way from the UK to Cyprus. The ship had set sail from Portsmouth last week, with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer having announced its deployment, alongside the deployment of two AW159 Wildcat helicopters, […]

The £937m investment will create about 850 new jobs, according to prime minister Sir Keir Starmer.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday explained the perceived delays to his country’s deployment of the HMS Dragon Type 45 destroyer warship to Cyprus in the aftermath of the island…

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Thursday night confirmed that his country’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus had been used as the launchpad for missions aimed at engaging and shooting…

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday insisted that the United Kingdom had not been left unprepared for the possibility of a conflict in the Middle East or attacks on its bases in Cyprus, despite an Iranian-made drone hitting the runway at the country’s Akrotiri air force base on the island on Monday. “For […]

The United States’ military “is not using Cyprus”, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said. Fielding a question in his country’s parliament from opposition party Liberal Democrat MP Al Pinkerton regarding Iranian revolutionary guard corps general Sardar Jabbari’s threats to fire missiles at Cyprus, he moved to stress that reports of a US military presence […]

Sir Keir Starmer says protections for British bases and personnel have been stepped up to their highest level.

The Greens’ victory is a crushing blow for Sir Keir Starmer
The Labour party anticipates a challenging by-election in the previously safe seat of Gorton and Denton, with Sir Keir Starmer's low personal poll ratings potentially impacting the outcome.

Sir Keir Starmer has endorsed a comprehensive list of Welsh railway projects, including the construction of seven new stations, as part of a broader £14 billion UK government funding commitment.

Articles discuss Keir Starmer's proposed reset with the EU, his potential G20 agenda, and broader critiques of Labour's 'minimalism' and specific policies like special needs education.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer issued an unusually harsh statement, declaring he is 'fed up' with the effects of Donald Trump's actions in the Middle East on UK citizens.
Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly considering whether a 'good war' strategy can help him fend off leadership challenges within his party.

Letters obtained by the BBC reveal growing public dissatisfaction with Sir Keir Starmer's conduct at Prime Minister's Questions, prompting calls for the Speaker to intervene and ensure MPs' questions are answered directly.

Wes Streeting has questioned the police's decision to drop an inquiry into the phone theft involving Morgan McSweeney, Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff. McSweeney had previously quit his role over vetting concerns.

Toby Jugs depicting Sir Keir Starmer were the best-selling prime minister figurines in the Parliament shop in 2025, surpassing all others.

Former UK deputy PM, who is favourite to succeed Sir Keir Starmer, hosted call with fund managers this month

Documents show Sir Keir Starmer was warned the peer's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a "reputational risk".

22 parents of 16 teenagers who took their own lives have written to Sir Keir Starmer questioning why he ducked the vote to ban social media for under-16s

The United Kingdom is “taking every measure” to protect Cyprus, the country’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Thursday, days after the British Akrotiri air force base on the island was hit by…

Addressing press in the Oval office earlier today, President Trump criticised Sir Keir Starmer and the UK's initial response to US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

The United Kingdom has confirmed there is no indication that the Cypriot public is being targeted, and that British travel advice for Cyprus remains unchanged, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer…

The results of the Gorton and Denton by-election and the fallout for Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour party dominate Saturday's papers.

A defeat for Labour at the Gorton and Denton by-election would likely pile the pressure back on Sir Keir Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has initiated an ethics investigation into a Labour cabinet office minister following allegations that a Labour think tank funded an inquiry into journalists.

Sir Keir Starmer's decision to abandon plans to delay 30 council elections after a legal challenge from Reform UK dominates Tuesday's papers. Additionally, Starmer has indicated plans to strengthen regulations on generative AI to combat the spread of harmful content, particularly sexual images.

Sir Chris Wormald has been forced out as the head of the Civil Service by 'mutual agreement' after months of negative media reports, prompting questions about the implications for Sir Keir Starmer's strategy.
An analysis suggests that Sir Keir Starmer represents Britain's best opportunity for the legalization of assisted dying. The article discusses the political landscape surrounding this issue.

Angela Rayner, former deputy leader, is set to launch a new podcast as Sir Keir Starmer confirms his intention to bring her back into government.

The British Prime Minister's office continues to refuse disclosure on whether Lord Peter Mandelson's messages were on Morgan McSweeney's stolen phone, which may have contained vital information. Sir Keir Starmer has now rejected 'far-fetched' suggestions linking the theft to Mandelson files, after Kemi Badenoch's spokesperson raised an eyebrow in relation to the theft, with the PM also dismissing claims that McSweeney faked the theft.

Sir Keir Starmer reportedly lost his temper during a heated exchange with Conservative MP Bernard Jenkin, who accused the Prime Minister of lacking a "war-fighting mentality" while discussing the UK's role in the Iran conflict.

Angela Rayner's speech has reignited speculation that she is preparing to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the top job.

Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff reportedly used a private email address to communicate with Peter Mandelson prior to his appointment as US ambassador, leading to accusations of a 'cover-up'.

Sir Keir Starmer's speech in Northern Ireland was interrupted by a screaming child, to which he humorously responded, 'I'm nearly finished'.

Many of the papers have continued to focus on Sir Keir Starmer's response to conflict in the Middle East.

Arrests related to China spying have brought scrutiny to the UK Labour Party's connections, as Sir Keir Starmer's government seeks to deepen economic ties with Beijing.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Tuesday evening announced that he will deploy HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer warship, to Cyprus, after a British base on the island had been hit by an…

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has criticised Sir Keir Starmer's decision to allow US forces to operate from British bases against Iran.

The Green Party achieved a historic victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election, a seat Labour had held for nearly a century, signaling a changing political landscape and putting pressure on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

Sir Keir Starmer made a surprise visit to Labour’s by-election campaign in Gorton and Denton, where the party is in a tight three-way race with the Greens and Reform, in an effort to bolster his leadership.

Donald Trump's reversal on the Chagos Islands deal is a major headline, while Sir Keir Starmer faces calls to increase military spending.

The FTSE 100 saw gains driven by a rise in defence stocks, following Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's call for accelerated defence spending. This reflects market reaction to geopolitical developments and government policy.

Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, has confirmed he stands by his call for the Prime Minister to resign, following a conversation with Sir Keir Starmer.