British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer

The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.

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EU agrees to restore full trade ties with Syria

The European Council says the move 'sends a clear political signal of the EU’s commitment to re-engage with Syria'.

UK PM Starmer battles for political survival in pivotal speech as gilt yields rise

Starmer is expected to say that key issues of growth, defense, the U.K.'s relationship with Europe and energy must be urgently addressed.

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The ruling Labour Party’s dire results in local and regional elections in the UK late last week had damaged Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s authority and could lead to policy shifts, Chinese experts said. While some in Starmer’s might push for changes in policy towards China, a U-turn on the government’s pro-engagement strategy was unlikely, the observers said, arguing that Britain’s economic position would make this move too costly. More than 5,000 seats across 136 English councils and six...

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer 'not walking away' after local election mauling

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Prime Minister ​Keir Starmer promised to be bolder to turn around Britain's fortunes, making an impassioned plea to both his Labour Party and voters on Monday to stick with him and avoid a leadership contest he said would only bring chaos. Speaking at a community centre in London, Starmer all but admitted he had been too timid in tackling the myriad of problems besetting Britain since he won a ​large majority in 2024, and ‌said he took responsibility for one of the worst defeats for Labour in...

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Starmer rolled up his sleeves and channeled his inner John Major – but his critics remain unconvinced

The cheers in the room at Sir Keir Starmer’s make-or-break speech in central London were not reflected by those outside, political editor David Maddox reports

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Starmer’s vow to remain British PM for a decade may face challenges, including from within his Labour Party

One backbencher mulling a run for leadership said the party needs 'to install a new leader' who can help them win the next general election

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Could UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer be forced out after local election losses?

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MP backs down from Labour leadership bid as Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong

Sir Keir Starmer vowed to prove his doubters wrong as a former minister backed down from launching a leadership challenge but urged Labour MPs to call on the British prime minister to set out a timetable for his resignation.

U.K.'s Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong and stay in power

A growing number of Labour ‌lawmakers have ‌turned on Starmer after his party suffered the worst local election ​results for a governing party in more than three decades.

Starmer vows to prove 'doubters' wrong

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to prove his "doubters" wrong as he said Labour would "be better and do better".

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UK could fully nationalize struggling British Steel, Starmer says

The U.K. could fully nationalize struggling steelmaker British Steel under new plans announced by Prime ​Minister Keir Starmer, who said Monday it had not been possible to sell the...

British Steel set to be nationalised, Starmer says

British Steel is set to be brought into public ownership, the prime minister has announced.

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